oceanographers

Text and accompanying photographs examine the life of Dr. Robert Ballard, who spent most of his career exploring the mysterious and dangerous depths of the oceans, and, after several attempts, discovered the wreck of the "Titanic.".

Presents a biography of French naval officer Jacques Cousteau, recounting his childhood, his years hosting of a television documentary series, his pioneering ocean research and exploration, and his role in developing the Aqua-Lung.

Biography of Jacques Cousteau discusses how his youthful fascination with filming and underwater exploration translated into his life's work and tells of his later devotion to saving the ocean environment.

Readers will discover how oceanographers do a lot more than just study and explore the ocean floor. A oceanographer also studies how the ocean affects the weather and all kinds of mysteries of the deep sea.

A brief biography on the life and career of French ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau.

The author offers insight into the life and work of his father, French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, discussing his childhood, time at sea with his family, and legacy.

"Describes Jacques Cousteau's life and the invention of the aqua lung"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the daily activities of oceanographers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and some of the current problems in oceanographic research.

Profiles eight pioneering oceanographers. Describes William Beebe's discovery of luminescent fish in the ocean depths and Jacques Cousteau's invention of SCUBA gear and televised expeditions.