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By Sara Chodosh Dec 23, 2016

Science

Breaking the glass ceiling on the ocean floor

Cindy Lee Van Dover was the first woman to pilot the Alvin submarine, and that was only the beginning.

By Brooke Borel Mar 11, 2013

Technology

49-Year-Old Research Sub Alvin Gets A $40 Million Makeover

Which is a bargain, actually.

By Ajai Raj Feb 13, 2013

Science

The 49-Year History Of One Of Science’s Most Storied Subs

The humble submersible Alvin has triumphed over sinking and swordfish, and taken ocean exploration to new depths.

By Abe Streep Aug 05, 2009

Science

Another League Under the Sea: Tomorrow’s Research Subs Open Earth’s Final Frontier

Armed with better batteries and stronger materials, new submersibles aim to go deeper than ever before and open up the whole of the unexplored ocean to human eyes

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Breaking the glass ceiling on the ocean floor

49-Year-Old Research Sub Alvin Gets A $40 Million Makeover

The 49-Year History Of One Of Science’s Most Storied Subs

Another League Under the Sea: Tomorrow’s Research Subs Open Earth’s Final Frontier