Bob Ballard
Bob Ballard is a renowned oceanographer and explorer best known for discovering the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985. As a senior scientist emeritus at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, he has played a pivotal role in advancing deep-sea exploration technology, including the development of remotely operated vehicles. Ballard's career spans numerous significant discoveries, including the wrecks of the German battleship Bismarck and the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. His innovative strategies and use of new technologies have transformed the field of marine exploration, making him a key figure in ocean science and exploration.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 129,907 | $21,000,000 | 8,242$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 6,569 | $55,000 | 41$ |
| Totals | 2 | 339,740,022 | 136,476 | $21,055,000 | 8,283$ |
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Serbia:
Bob Ballard is known for his discovery of the Titanic wreck and has been involved in ocean exploration since the 1970s.
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United States:
Bob Ballard is the expedition’s chief scientist who had been searching for the Titanic wreck since the 1970s.
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