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“Movies like 'The Abyss' and 'Jaws' make people think the ocean is threatening. It's not. It's very tranquil.”

Quote by Graham Hawkes

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Graham Hawkes, born on December 23, 1947, is a renowned marine engineer. He has extensive experience and remarkable achievements in the field of marine engineering, particularly in ocean energy and marine structural design. more

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