Where was Jacques Cousteau from?
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France
First a naval officer.
💡 Did you know? Cousteau was originally a French naval officer before becoming the world's most famous ocean explorer.
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What did Cousteau explore?
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oceans
He showed them to millions.
💡 Did you know? Cousteau opened millions of eyes to the underwater world: long before diving became a mass pastime.
What did Cousteau help develop?
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Aqua-Lung
Forerunner of modern scuba.
💡 Did you know? With the „Aqua-Lung“ Cousteau co-developed the first practical scuba gear in 1943: the basis of modern diving.
What was Cousteau's research ship called?
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Calypso
He travelled the oceans with it.
💡 Did you know? From his research ship Calypso, Cousteau filmed his legendary documentaries for decades.
What did Cousteau become famous for?
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documentaries
Later a marine conservationist too.
💡 Did you know? His film „The Silent World“ won both the Palme d'Or at Cannes and an Oscar in the 1950s.
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