Undersea Explorer Robert Ballard to Speak in Pasadena November 15, 2005

Robert Ballard, The world?s best-known deep sea explorer best known for his discovery of the legendary Titanic and underwater explorations of the Bismarck, Lusitania, and Britannic is coming to the Pasadena Civic on November 15, 2005. He is also one of the world?s foremost oceanographers. After first discovering the wreckage of the Titanic in 1985, Ballard returned to the Titanic in 2003 to assess the deterioration of the wreck. Join him as he shares his first-hand sequel to the 20th century's most famous underwater discovery. Ballard?s multi-media presentation will provide an overview of ocean exploration and take you along to the deep as he shares his recent underwater discoveries. Ballard's tickets are sold as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. For series tickets call (310) 546-6222 or visit the website www.speakersla.com