ADVISORY/`Unveiling the Ocean's Mysteries': National Geographic's The Great Adventurers Lecture Series Features Robert Ballard.

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ADVISORY...for Tuesday (June 13)

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Sponsored by Toyota Land Cruiser In Washington, D.C., June 13

WHO:           Descend into the depths with legendary undersea
               explorer Robert Ballard. Follow the discoverer of the
               Titanic and USS Yorktown as he reports on his latest
               expeditions in this unforgettable presentation. In 27
               years of exploring the vast wilderness of the world's
               oceans, Ballard has launched over a 100 deep-sea
               quests. He has pioneered exploration technologies that
               have taken him to once-forbidden depths. His innovative
               approaches have enabled him to solve many riddles of
               the ocean's chemistry and biology, leading to
               unprecedented archaeological discoveries. He also
               founded the JASON project, an acclaimed learning and
               involvement program for young people.

WHAT:          The Great Adventurers series, held in cities around the
               country, brings you face-to-face with some of the
               remarkable people who have been face-to-face with the
               world's wonders. The series offers the opportunity to
               hear and meet the men and women who explore the world
               on assignment for the National Geographic Society,
               world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational
               organization.

WHERE:         7:30 p.m., June 13, at National Geographic Society's
               Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M Street N.W.,
               Washington, D.C.

TICKETS:       To order tickets, please call 888/835-7364. The price
               of a ticket is $15. Proceeds go to the National
               Geographic Expeditions Council.

SPONSOR:       Toyota, makers of the World Traveler Land Cruiser.

PRESS PASSES:  For passes and to arrange interview and photo
               opportunities, please call Dick Altman at 914/243-9880.