Scientist and marine explorer Robert Ballard, who is best known as the discoverer of the sunken "R.M.S. Titanic," will describe some of his adventures as a marine scientist in a talk at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, in the Davenport College common room, 248 York St.

Ballard's talk, titled "Undersea Explorations," is sponsored by the Davenport College master's office. It is free and open to the public.

Ballard is the founder and head of the Institute For Exploration at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut. The institute advances marine research by utilizing evolving technology such as sophisticated mapping and imaging systems, underwater robotics and manned submersibles. The institute shares Ballard's most recent discoveries with millions of visitors in a newly opened exhibit center at Mystic Aquarium.

For 30 years, Ballard was a senior scientist and director of the Center for Marine Exploration at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. He is also founder of the Jason Project, which was established in 1989 after Ballard received thousands of letters from children wanting to know how he discovered the "Titanic."

Ballard has led or participated in more than 100 deep-sea expeditions. His other discoveries include the German battleship "Bismarck" and the luxury liner "Lusitania." His expeditions included the first manned exploration of the Mid-ocean Ridge.

Recognized as leading spokesman for marine research, he has participated in numerous television programs and has authored several books, including one describing his discovery of the "Titanic," an autobiography titled "Explorations" and his most recent work, "Lost Liners."

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