David Gallo

David Gallo is an American oceanographer and underwater explorer known for deep-sea research and public communication about the ocean. He served as director of special projects at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, where he worked on initiatives involving advanced undersea technology and exploration. Gallo has participated in expeditions using remotely operated vehicles and other tools to document deep-ocean environments. He is also widely associated with Titanic-related exploration and imaging, helping bring attention to the wreck and the broader challenges of deep-sea discovery. Through lectures and media appearances, he has advocated for ocean science and the importance of exploring Earth’s least-known regions.