1910 - 1997
Jacques Cousteau was a French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author, and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water. He is best known for his pioneering work in underwater exploration and for co-developing the aqua-lung, which allowed divers to stay underwater for extended periods of time. Cousteau's documentaries and TV series, such as "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau," brought the wonders of the ocean to audiences worldwide and raised awareness about marine conservation.