| Full Name |
Jacques-Yves Cousteau |
| Date of Birth |
11 June 1910 |
| Place of Birth |
Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France |
| Date of Death |
25 June 1997 |
| Place of Death |
Paris, France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
French |
| Education |
Collège Stanislas de Paris, École Navale |
| Profession |
Oceanographer, explorer, filmmaker, inventor, author |
| Years of Activity |
1930 - 1997 |
| Brief Information |
Jacques Cousteau was a French explorer, conservationist, and filmmaker who pioneered marine research. He co-invented the Aqua-Lung, enabling prolonged underwater exploration, and created numerous documentaries like "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau." His work significantly raised global awareness about marine life and the importance of ocean conservation. |