In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the French naval officer, filmmaker, and oceanographer who forever changed our relationship with the sea. From a car accident that cut short his naval aviation career to his co-invention of the Aqua-Lung (SCUBA) in 1943, we explore how Cousteau opened the underwater world to human exploration,.

Join us as we discuss:

• The Invention of SCUBA: How Cousteau and Émile Gagnan developed the technology that allowed for extended underwater freedom, leading to the first underwater documentaries,.
• Life Aboard the Calypso: The story of his famous research vessel, a converted minesweeper, and the global adventures chronicled in the TV series The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau,.
• Cinemat ...