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13 episodes 96%4KCC

Where shipwrecks, submerged history, and human witness meet beneath the sea.

Explore the distinctive challenges of marine archaeology through expert insights, iconic wrecks like the Titanic, and protected undersea heritage sites. This series reveals how technology, preservation, and firsthand exploration shape what we can learn from the ocean's past. Sign up to see why these hidden places matter, and how they connect history to human experience.

Episode guide

13 episodes

1Robotics Or Manned Missions For Under-Sea Work?

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, weighs the pros and cons of using robotics as a means of marine exploration.

2 min

2Fresh Water Vs Salt Water Wrecks

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, compares the state of shipwrecks found in salt water as opposed to fresh water.

1 min

3Inspiring The Next Generation

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, takes us aboard Project Shiphunt, where a group of high school students are introduced to the intricacies of shipwreck exploration.

3 min

4N.O.A.A.'s Sanctuaries

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, takes an in-depth look at NOAA's Marine Sanctuaries, and the treasures that can be found there.

3 min

5S.S. Tennessee

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, tells the story of the steamship Tennessee, which left its bones on the shores of Golden Gate National Parks.

1 min

6The Value Of Shipwrecks

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, looks at the riches that can be gleamed from exploring shipwrecks.

2 min

7Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, describes the Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary, found in the Great Lakes, which houses close to 200 shipwrecks.

2 min

8Underwater Archaeology Technology

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, takes a look at the impact that new and emerging technologies are having on the world of marine archaeology.

1 min

9U.S.S. Arizona

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, revisits the USS Arizona, a World War II battleship sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Learn more about its impact on history, as well as its current state as a Pacific National Monument.

4 min

10U.S.S. Monitor

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, explores the rich history of the USS Monitor, the first ironclad warship used by the Union Navy during the Civil War.

2 min

11What Was The First Marine Sanctuary?

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, delves into the first Marine Sanctuary, the USS Monitor. Learn more about the history of this ironclad warship.

3 min

12Marine Archaeology

James Delgado, Director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, explores the biggest museum on Earth, our oceans.

2 min

13Who Runs The Marine Sanctuaries?

Dan Basta, NOAA's Director of Marine Sanctuaries, reviews the link between Marine Sanctuaries and the communities they encompass.

2 min

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