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“Fifty percent of the United States of America is underneath the ocean. And we have better maps of Mars than those areas.”

Quote by Robert Ballard

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Robert Ballard, born on June 30, 1942, is a renowned marine scientist and professor. He has made significant contributions to the fields of marine archaeology, marine geology, and marine biology. Ballard is best known for his discovery of the Titanic, which brought him widespread recognition and advanced the field of marine archaeology. more

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