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First African American Woman to Dive to the Ocean Floor and Titanic Discoverer to Headline Honorees at AltaSea’s Drive-In Experience, The Blue Hour, on October 10

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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  • Early in her career, Dr. Wright became the first African American female to dive to the ocean floor.
  • Dr. Robert Ballard, founder and president of the Ocean Exploration Trust, has been named the recipient of the Explorer Award.
  • Avantika has lent her voice to AltaSeas Project Blue which gives students the platform to support Los Angeles as the center of Blue Economy and ocean conservation education.

First Ever All Hydrogen Powered Ocean Exploration & Conservation Drive-In Experience – The Blue Hour – Oct. 10 at 6 PM – to Benefit AltaSea

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Friday, September 11, 2020
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The Blue Hour will honor those who have paved the way for AltaSea and those who will continue to forge new paths.

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  • The Blue Hour will honor those who have paved the way for AltaSea and those who will continue to forge new paths.
  • AltaSea is fully committed to growing the Blue Economy and leading the charge in ocean preservation.
  • The Blue Hour will bring a special focus to our work through an incredibly unique and fun evening with social distancing included.
  • Dr. Robert Ballard, founder and president of the Ocean Exploration Trust, has been named the recipient of the Explorer Award.

Ocean Heroes Recognized at Sold-out 2019 Go Blue Awards Luncheon, Renowned Oceanographer and Explorer - Discoverer of the RMS Titanic - Dr. Robert Ballard Delivers Keynote Address

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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"Our finalist's efforts are transforming ocean and sea turtle conservation, here in Florida and across our beautiful blue planet.

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  • "Our finalist's efforts are transforming ocean and sea turtle conservation, here in Florida and across our beautiful blue planet.
  • While there's a lot of work left to be done, our finalists are helping to preserve our precious home for future generations."
  • The Vice President of External Affairs and Economic Development for Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company, Pam Rauch, then welcomed internationally acclaimed ocean explorer and discoverer of the RMS Titanic, Dr. Robert Ballard to the stage.
  • When complete, the facility will offer one of the world's most advanced and unique experiences for guests and scientific partners.

National Geographic Taps Emmy and Academy Award Winner Allison Janney as Narrator of EXPEDITION AMELIA

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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National Geographic announced today that Emmy- and Academy Award-winning actress Allison Janney will narrate its upcoming documentary special EXPEDITION AMELIA, which premieres Sunday, Oct. 20, at 8/7c.

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  • National Geographic announced today that Emmy- and Academy Award-winning actress Allison Janney will narrate its upcoming documentary special EXPEDITION AMELIA, which premieres Sunday, Oct. 20, at 8/7c.
  • The special follows National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Dr. Robert Ballard, best known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic shipwreck, on an ambitious expedition to solve the mystery of the disappearance of Amelia Earhart.
  • Im thrilled to team up with National Geographic to help tell this story of one of historys bravest and most influential women, said Janney.
  • The expedition, which was jointly funded by National Geographic Partners and National Geographic Society, included an extensive search across both land and sea around an isolated Pacific atoll called Nikumaroro in the Republic of Kiribati.

Nominations Open for Florida's Preeminent Ocean Conservation Awards, Featuring Dr. Robert Ballard, National Geographic Explorer-in-residence who Discovered the Titanic

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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The Presenting Sponsor of the 11th Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon is Manatee Lagoon an FPL Eco-Discovery Center.

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  • The Presenting Sponsor of the 11th Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon is Manatee Lagoon an FPL Eco-Discovery Center.
  • This year, the event will feature renowned oceanographer and underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard as our keynote speaker.Dr.
  • Ballard's international notoriety stems from his 1985 discovery of the RMS Titanic shipwreck.
  • For more information about the Go Blue Awards Luncheon, to purchase tickets or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit marinelife.org/goblue .

CITGO Sponsors Four Nautilus Ambassadors to Explore the Ocean Aboard Famed Explorer Dr. Robert Ballard's Exploration Vessel Nautilus

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Friday, May 10, 2019
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The Nautilus Ambassador Program, which invites teachers aboard the research vessel E/V Nautilus to learn about ocean science, embarks on a four-day voyage offshore of Los Angeles, California.

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  • The Nautilus Ambassador Program, which invites teachers aboard the research vessel E/V Nautilus to learn about ocean science, embarks on a four-day voyage offshore of Los Angeles, California.
  • The program is co-funded by CITGO and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET), a non-profit founded by renowned explorer Dr. Robert Ballard to support ocean exploration.
  • The ambassadors will join the Corps of Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus as they explore ancient submerged shorelines and caves on Osborn Bank near the Channel Islands in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
  • The program is operated by OET and Nautilus Ambassadors are chosen for their passion for learning and involvement in STEM education.

CITGO and Ocean Exploration Trust Bring Award-Winning Teachers Aboard Exploration Vessel

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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The program is co-funded by CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET), a non-profit founded by renowned explorer Dr. Robert Ballard to support ocean exploration.

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  • The program is co-funded by CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET), a non-profit founded by renowned explorer Dr. Robert Ballard to support ocean exploration.
  • They will undoubtedly share their experience in ocean exploration in their communities and incorporate what they learned into their curriculum."
  • We are thrilled to be again working with OET on this innovative program and look forward to seeing how the teachers bring ocean exploration to life in their classrooms."
  • Our international program is launched from aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus, offering live exploration to participants on shore and the public via live video, audio, and data feeds.