The history of oceanography has changed over time especially thanks to new minds and new technology. Maps, soundings, and measurements of the ocean started to be made and new diving equipment helped divers explore the ocean more thoroughly. One event that I think changed the study of Ocean significantly was Jacques Cousteau's creation of the breathing device called the Aqua-Lung in the 19th century. It was the first open circuit underwater breathing device that reached worldwide popularity and commercial success. He also created better equipment for filming underwater. So he and his crew could film parts of the ocean people have never seen before. This contributed greatly to the future because people soon perfected his Aqua-Lung and waterproof filming gear to learn more and study the ocean. Cousteau also created many different documentaries about the ocean life that led to the amazement and curiosity of many more oceanographers to follow him. Thanks to his new creation of equipment and ideas for studying the sea, we now have great advancements in underwater technology and SCUBA gear.
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