From raising the global sea level to crushing life on the seafloor -- here's why you should care about icebergs

Icebergs don’t just pose a risk to ships – they have a profound impact on the natural world and human societies.

Lorna Linch, Principal Lecturer in Physical Geography, University of Brighton • conversation
June 28, 2023 • ~7 min

The Titan disaster could suggest deep sea diving is risky -- history shows that's far from the truth

The recent tragedy was an outlier; deep-diving submersibles have an outstanding safety record.

Jon Copley, Professor of Ocean Exploration and Science Communication, University of Southampton • conversation
June 28, 2023 • ~8 min

Explorer Robert Ballard's memoir finds shipwrecks and strange life forms in the ocean's darkest reaches

Oceanographer Robert D. Ballard, who is best known for finding the wreck of Titanic, has written a memoir recounting his biggest discoveries and calling for more ocean exploration.

Suzanne OConnell, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University • conversation
June 22, 2021 • ~10 min

Titanic salvage: recovering the ship's radio could signal a disaster for underwater cultural heritage

A recent ruling allowing a new expedition to the Titanic wreck gives the go ahead to commercial exploitation.

Fraser Sturt, Professor of Archaeology, University of Southampton • conversation
June 9, 2020 • ~7 min

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