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At 50, Alvin Gets an Extreme Makeover

At 50, Alvin Gets an Extreme Makeover

The deep-sea research submersible Alvin returned to service in March 2014 after undergoing an historic overhaul that significantly enhanced its capabilities.

Building the Next-Generation Alvin Submersible

Building the Next-Generation Alvin Submersible

Three times geologist Adam Soule has climbed inside the deep-diving submersible Alvin and headed to the seafloor. Geochemist Susan Humphris stopped counting after 30 dives. Dan Fornari, who studies deep-sea volcanoes, has descended more than…

'Ever Get Scared in the Sub?' and Other Questions

‘Ever Get Scared in the Sub?’ and Other Questions