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Cousteau Society

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The Cousteau Society is a nonprofit environmental organization founded in 1974 by Jacques Cousteau, a renowned French naval officer and ocean explorer. Cousteau is celebrated for his extensive undersea investigations and for co-inventing the Aqua-Lung, a device that revolutionized underwater exploration by allowing divers to breathe freely for extended periods.12

The organization is dedicated to marine conservation and the promotion of oceanographic research. Through award-winning documentaries, books, and television programs, Cousteau brought the wonders of the ocean to a global audience, fostering a greater appreciation for marine life and the need to protect it.12

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