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Oceanography
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Mapping the Ocean Floor
German Vessel Meteor sails around the Atlantic taking detailed measurements of the ocean floor. (Scientific Research) -
First Deep Ocean DIve
The first deep sea expedition in a tethered sphere known as Bathysphere. They reach a depth of 3,000 feet (Scientific Research) -
Live Coelacanth
Fishermen off the coast of South Africa pull up a five foot fish later identified as Coelacanth which was thought to be extinct. (Scientific Research) -
First Underwater Habitat
Several experiments are ran to create an underwater living space for people. Researchers leave the lab for exploration and return to eat, sleep, and relax. (Scientific Research) -
First Underwater Robot
The navy develops a robot to find and retrieve torpedos. Is known as CURV a Cable controlled Underwater Recovery Vehicle.(Military) -
Deepest Dive in Dive Suit
Dr. Silvia Earle sets new record for deepest dive in a suit with a depth of 1,250 feet. (Scientific Research) -
Atocha Found
The wreck of the Atocha is found off the coast of the florida keys. Lying at only 55 feet deep it was the largest amount of treasure ever recovered from a ship wreck. (Recreation) -
Argo Project Begins
Argo deploys 3,000 robotic probes throughout the Ocean to monitor Temperature, climate, and sea surface height. (Scientific Research) -
Mariana Trench Expedition
SCientists use modern submersibles to explore the trench. They learn that the trench plays a big role in regulating the earth's climate and chemistry. (Scientific Research) -
First Solo DIve Mariana Trench
Hollywood director James Cameron performs the first solo dive into the trench. he reaches a depth of 35,756 feet and records the bottom for 3 hours before returning up. (Scientific Research)