# Investigating the oceans - Robert Ballard

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Podcast: [TED-Ed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-ed-7859430)
Published: 2026-07-05T21:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG5560824245.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1501

## Resource

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/on-exploring-the-oceans-robert-ballardOcean explorer Robert Ballard takes us on a mindbending trip to hidden worlds underwater, where he and other researchers are finding unexpected life, resources, and even new mountains. He makes a case for serious exploration and mapping. Google Ocean, anyone?Talk by Robert Ballard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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