Next on NOVA: "Underwater Dream Machine"

http://www.pbs.org/nova/alicia

Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 8PM ET/PT on PBS
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.

Engineering ingenuity and one man's astounding determination are at
the center of this program, which follows American entrepreneur Peter
Robbins as he embarks on a 10-year odyssey to create his own
million-dollar underwater vessel from scratch and explore the sunken
wrecks of German U-boats. The film follows the submarine's progress
from design to manufacturing, a daunting endeavor without the
resources of a big shipyard or backing of the military, and one that
requires some truly innovative solutions, since parts must be
scavenged or even bought off-the-shelf at business supply stores. The
show chronicles the obstacles and successes, the sheer imagination
and motivation of Robbins and his small team in bold pursuit of
building his underwater dream machine.

Here's what you'll find online:

Breakfast With Nemo
Jules Verne's classic "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" inspired
generations of underwater explorers.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/alicia/nemo.html

A Lifelong Dream
Entrepreneur Peter Robbins describes the joys and pains of
realizing a boyhood fantasy.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/alicia/dream.html

Submersibles Through Time
See how deep-sea research vessels have evolved over the decades.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/alicia/submersibles.html

High-Tech Tourism
Visits to the space station and other exotic locales are now
possible, but for a price.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/alicia/tourism.html

Also, Links & Books, the program transcript, and the teacher's guide.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/alicia