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Jacques Yves Cousteau, known as the 'Father of the Ocean,' was a French filmmaker, oceanographer, and explorer. Born on June 11, 1910, in France, he passed away on June 25, 1997. Cousteau is renowned for his innovative diving equipment and ocean exploration activities. He invented the aqualung and founded the submarine 'Concorde,' leading audiences on voyages to the mysteries of the deep sea.

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Famous Jacques Yves Cousteau Quotes

“For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”

Men Order Fighting Nature Realizing Century Protect Travel Ocean

Author:Jacques Yves Cousteau

“We must go and see for ourselves.”

Nature Adventure

Author:Jacques Yves Cousteau

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

Source: Life and death in a coral sea

“Through the window of my mask I see a wall of coral, its surface a living kaleidoscope of lilac flecks, splashes of gold, reddish streaks and yellows, all tinged by the familiar transparent blue of the sea.”

Nature Sea Wall Window Gold Blue Surface Familiar Mask Transparent Streaks Kaleidoscope Lilac

Book:Life and death in a coral sea

Source: Life and death in a coral sea

“The reason I love the sea I cannot explain - it's physical. When you dive you begin to feel like an angel. It's a liberation of your weight.”

Feels Reason Nature Sea Travel Angel Weight Liberation Diving

Author:Jacques Yves Cousteau

About the Author

Born: June 11, 1910
Died: June 25, 1997
Known for: Filmmaker
Quotes: 78

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