Inventions

Cousteau’s most famous invention was the Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, or SCUBA. This invention is also known as the Aqua lung. Cousteau worked with Emile Gagnan to crate this structure that would allow humans to breath underwater and be uninterrupted by the need of air as they became lost in the beauties of the underwater world.

Jacques Cousteau was also an adviser on the team that built the “diving saucer”. This is a submarine that scientists use in performing underwater experiments and collecting data, photographs and footage of the under-sea world.

Cousteau worked with Professor Lucien Malauard and engineer Bertrand Charrier to create the Turbosail. This is a complementary wind powered devices used to help propel boats. It was attached to the Alcyone, the Cousteau Societies current vessel, and is economically friendly, a point that Cousteau was very passionate about.