
FAQ About Jacques Cousteau

What is the Aqua-Lung, and how did Jacques Cousteau contribute to its development?
The Aqua-Lung is an open-circuit, self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, commonly known as a scuba system. Jacques Cousteau, in collaboration with engineer Émile Gagnan, developed the Aqua-Lung in 1943, allowing divers to breathe underwater for extended periods and revolutionizing underwater exploration.