Jacques Cousteau is the most famous and beloved name in the world of
deep-sea exploration. Cousteau discovered his passion in 1938, when he
first used a pair of goggles to dive off the coast of France. During his
time as a French naval officer, he carried out many deep-sea experiments
and improved upon early diving equipment. Soon, Cousteau began filming
his underwater excursions and offering the world a glimpse below the
surface. The documentary television series The Undersea World of
Jacques Cousteau made the man, his work, and his red cap famous
throughout the world.