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| Institute for Exploration |
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The Institute for Exploration (IFE) is dedicated to research in the aquatic sciences, especially pertaining to human and natural history in the oceans. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Ballard, IFE develops advanced deep-sea vehicle systems to conduct this research, as well as educate students and the general public about our work. |
Our Expeditions
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Exhibits
| Return to Titanic |
 Dr. Robert Ballard takes guests back to the R.M.S. Titanic in this exciting exhibit. |
| Exploring Our National Marine Sanctuaries |
 Explore some of America’s most protected marine sanctuaries, off-limits to the public. |
| Noah's Flood and Ancient Shipwrecks |
 See what was discovered in ancient Phoenician shipwrecks and in the search for evidence supporting the location of Noah’s Flood. |
| Lost City and Hydrothermal Vents |
 See what was discovered when Dr. Ballard and the IFE team explored the dark and mysterious hydrothermal vent field of the Lost City. |
| Deep Sea 3D |
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The XD theater ride of your life! |
| Tools of Deep-Sea Exploration |
 See the tools scientists use to explore ocean depths. |
Our Vehicles
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