DSV Alvin

DSV Alvin is a high-tech, human-operated underwater vehicle designed for deep-sea exploration. It can dive thousands of meters below the ocean surface, allowing scientists to study seafloor geology, marine life, and underwater habitats directly. Equipped with sophisticated instruments and cameras, Alvin provides detailed visuals and samples from places humans can't reach without it. Since its debut in the 1960s, Alvin has contributed to important discoveries, including deep-sea hydrothermal vents and shipwrecks, expanding our understanding of the ocean’s hidden depths. It operates from research ships, offering a vital tool for ocean science and exploration.