Don Walsh

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Don Walsh born?November 2, 1931
2. When did Don Walsh die?November 12, 2023
3. What is Don Walsh known for?January 23, 1960
4. What is the related field?Hadal zone research and deep-sea submersible technology
5. Who is Don Walsh?Don Walsh is a brave explorer, oceanographer, and former U.S. Navy officer who helped dive to the deepest part of the ocean.
6. What did Don Walsh do in 1960?In 1960 he and Jacques Piccard went down in the Trieste to the Challenger Deep, the deepest point in the ocean.

Hadal Zone: The deepest marine ecological zone, comprising the ocean floor of trenches below 6,000 meters (20,000 feet).
Bathyscaphe: A self-propelled, free-moving deep-sea submersible, typically consisting of a spherical cabin suspended below a float.
Marine Policy: The study and application of principles and regulations governing the use and protection of marine resources and environments.
Oceanography: The scientific study of the ocean, including its physical and biological aspects.