Jacques Cousteau
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This title introduces readers to Jacques Cousteau, the great explorer who introduced millions of people to the undersea world from his ship the Calypso. Cousteau's life story is examined from his childhood to his marriage and his education at the French Naval Academy and his service in the French Navy…
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One of the treasured privileges of my life was working for the great ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. It was from Cousteau, whom we called “the Captain” or “JYC” (pronounced Jeek for his initials, Jacques Yves Cousteau), that my passion for the ocean and the life within its depths expanded and intensified.
He called Earth our “water planet” because almost 71 percent of its surface is covered with water. He was one of my scientist/explorer heroes, a stunning example of what one person can do to enrich people’s lives with new knowledge and change the world for the better.
His television…
From Mary's list on capture the excitement of ocean exploration for all.
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