Exploring the Deep Sea with Dr. Katy Croff Bell

Dr. Katy Croff Bell is a deep-sea explorer who is developing new ways to better understand the ocean and make it more accessible to everyone around the world. She is the founder and president of the Ocean Discovery League and a National Geographic Explorer. Katy earned her bachelor’s from MIT in ocean engineering, master’s from the University of Southampton in maritime archaeology, and Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island in geological oceanography. She has led more than 40 expeditions worldwide and discovered dozens of ancient shipwrecks, new organisms, and ecosystems. This is part of our series with If/Then and Frontiers for Young Minds exploring opportunities for young people in STEM!