: NUMA has discovered more than 60 historic shipwrecks, including the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley .

Cussler is best known for creating , a maritime engineer and "superhero" protagonist who thwarts global disasters. His writing is characterized by fast-paced, high-stakes plots that often blend historical mystery with advanced maritime technology.

: Features a high-tech ship disguised as a decrepit freighter, led by Juan Cabrillo.

: Focuses on Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala, members of a fictional government underwater agency.

Cussler’s fiction was deeply rooted in his personal passions. He founded the , a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving maritime heritage.

: The flagship series featuring Dirk Pitt and his sidekick Al Giordino. Notable titles include Raise the Titanic! and Sahara .