On 12 October, when the world celebrates the Day of the diver, “a Film About”, the Russian geographical society and the TV channel “My planet” announced the launch of the special project “the routes of Cousteau” about the legendary Explorer of the deep sea Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Day the diver was established on 12 October 1964, when to the bottom of the sea, the scientist pulled the waterproof cylinder, which was closed “the Declaration on taking power over the depths of the sea” – a copy is currently stored in the UN.
On the Day the diver’s special project “the routes of Cousteau”
Family Jacques-Yves Cousteau traveled – the future discoverer of the deep sea began to be interested in the theme of water in the early years. Their first dive Jacques-Yves did in the 1920-ies. Later he became interested in mechanics and design, and then built a car powered by electric battery acquired during this large-scale work skills will later help him to create the aqualung. Once he visited a fishing shop, in the window which saw the glasses for scuba diving. Buying them and testing at sea, he has realized that he wants to examine in more detail this wonderful world. 50 years on the former minesweeper converted for underwater exploration, he began his Oceanographic studies. Recognition to Jacques-Yves Cousteau came after the release of his book “the silent world”, written in collaboration with friend frédéric Dumas. The documentary, filmed on the novel, received the award “Oscar” and “Golden palm” at the Cannes film festival. The cycle of documentary programs “Underwater Odyssey team Cousteau”, which was released later, is now known all over the world.
Website of the project “the routes of Cousteau”
Dialogues about fishing. Andaman Islands. In the footsteps of Cousteau.
The project “routes of Cousteau” will allow everyone to share experiences from their sea adventures. Anyone who wants to publish on the website your photos and videos will have to log in using one of the social networks (“Vkontakte”, Facebook or Twitter). Want to join the Team of Cousteau? Simply attach the special character of the project “the routes of Cousteau” to your avatar in the social network – this will help you convenient service site.
Trailer of the movie “the Odyssey”, dedicated to Jacques-Yves Cousteau
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