Explore the ocean LIVE with Dr. Robert Ballard and his Corps of Explorers aboard E/V Nautilus

The Highlights

Susie Hill / Ocean Exploration Trust

Hercules' Titanium Pressure Housing for Circuit Board

This thick titanium sphere protects the electrical circuit board on Hercules that is vital for providing any power.

Expedition Sponsors

The 2012 Nautilus Exploration Program is funded by these major sponsors: Sponsor logo images: NOAA, Ocean Exploration Trust, Bechtel. Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic, The Office of Naval Research, The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography

Back to Top

Hercules' Titanium Pressure Housing for Circuit Board

Live Video

Expedition Sponsors