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Explore the life of Jacques Cousteau, a pioneer in ocean exploration and conservation. From childhood struggles with anemia to inventing the Aqua Lung and creating iconic TV shows, his legacy continues to inspire. Learn about his passion for the ocean and the lasting impact he made.
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Jacques Cousteau By Carly Gaspari
Childhood • Born on June 10th,1911 • Suffered from a disease called anemia as a child • First time underwater was at a summer camp in Vermont when he fell in a lake • The Cousteau family was always moving because of his dad’s job
Inventions • Developed a love for film and the ocean • Created his own TV show called “The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.” • Designed an underwater breathing device called the Aqua Lung
Cousteau’s death • As he aged family members were lost (his wife and his son) • Died on June 25,1997 from heart failure