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“Farming as we do it is hunting, and in the sea we act like barbarians.”

Quote by Jacques Yves Cousteau

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Jacques Yves Cousteau

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. more

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