Who Was Jacques Cousteau?

<p>A French naval officer who helped develop the Aqua-Lung<br />The host of a beloved television documentary series<br />A pioneer of ocean exploration, research, and conservation</p> <p>Jacques Cousteau is the most famous and beloved name in the world of deep-sea exploration. Cousteau discovered his passion in 1938, when he first used a pair of goggles to dive off the coast of France. During his time as a French naval officer, he carried out many deep-sea experiments and improved upon early diving equipment. Soon, Cousteau began filming his underwater excursions and offering the world a glimpse below the surface. The documentary television series&nbsp;<em>The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau</em>&nbsp;made the man, his work, and his red cap famous throughout the world.</p>