Jacques Cousteau

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jacques-cousteau

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1. When was Jacques Cousteau born?June 11, 1910
2. When did Jacques Cousteau die?June 25, 1997 (age 87)
3. Where was Jacques Cousteau born?Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France
4. What is Jacques Cousteau known for?Co-inventing the Aqua-Lung, pioneering underwater filmmaking, and advocating for ocean conservation
5. What is the career?French naval officer, explorer, inventor, filmmaker, scientist, author, environmentalist
6. Why did Cousteau invent the Aqua‑Lung?He wanted divers to breathe freely underwater without heavy surface hoses. The Aqua‑Lung gave air on demand, letting divers go deeper and stay longer.

Oceanography: The scientific study of the ocean, including its physical and biological aspects.
Marine Biology: The scientific study of organisms that live in the ocean and their interactions with the environment.
Environmental Advocacy: The act of supporting or recommending a cause or policy related to the environment.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.