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National Geographic Documentary Films and Picturehouse to Release Liz Garbus’ “BECOMING COUSTEAU” on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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National Geographic Documentary Films, Story Syndicate and Picturehouse announced today that they will release BECOMING COUSTEAU, the latest film from two-time Oscar nominee and two-time Emmy winning director Liz Garbus (The Farm: Angola, USA, What Happened, Miss Simone?)

Key Points: 
  • National Geographic Documentary Films, Story Syndicate and Picturehouse announced today that they will release BECOMING COUSTEAU, the latest film from two-time Oscar nominee and two-time Emmy winning director Liz Garbus (The Farm: Angola, USA, What Happened, Miss Simone?)
  • Becoming Cousteau is produced by Story Syndicate, in association with The Cousteau Society and Ace Content for National Geographic Documentary Films.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films previously released the Academy Award, BAFTA and seven-time Emmy Award-winning film Free Solo and the Academy Award-nominated film The Cave.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is a division of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society.

Aqua Lung Group Announces 'LEG3ND' Regulator Launch

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Underwater diving, Water, Human activities, Underwater breathing apparatus, Aqua-Lung, Underwater photographers, Apeks, Émile Gagnan, Jacques Cousteau, Cousteau, Aqua Lung/La Spirotechnique, Aqua Lung America

"The 'Legend 3' Regulator is a full redesign of our already famous Legend collection - it is the absolute pinnacle of underwater breathing technology and the latest version of our best-selling and highest performing regulator," said Laurent Boury, Vice President of International Diving for the Aqua Lung Group.

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  • "The 'Legend 3' Regulator is a full redesign of our already famous Legend collection - it is the absolute pinnacle of underwater breathing technology and the latest version of our best-selling and highest performing regulator," said Laurent Boury, Vice President of International Diving for the Aqua Lung Group.
  • "Somehow our engineering & development team at Aqua Lung has been able to outdo themselves yet again," continued Mr. Boury.
  • Aqua Lung pioneered the creation of modern diving equipment in 1943 when Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau teamed with Emile Gagnan to develop the first "aqua-lung" that made underwater exploration possible.
  • The company's rich history as an expert in the dive and water sports industry has led to the demand of Aqua Lung equipment for recreational, technical and military applications in more than 100 countries around the world, under the brand names Aqua Lung, Apeks, Aqua Sphere, Phelps Swimming, O.ME.R, U.S.

Philippe Cousteau, Jr. Marks the 75th Anniversary of His Grandfather's Invention of Modern Scuba Diving Gear

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Thursday, July 11, 2019
Underwater diving, French people, Underwater photographers, Émile Gagnan, Jacques Cousteau, Cousteau, Aquanauts, Aqua-Lung, Simone Melchior

In this episode, Philippe and his wife, fellow journalist/environmentalist Ashlan Cousteau, talk about the invention of the aqualung in 1944 by his grandfather Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan.

Key Points: 
  • In this episode, Philippe and his wife, fellow journalist/environmentalist Ashlan Cousteau, talk about the invention of the aqualung in 1944 by his grandfather Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan.
  • As Phillippe explains, scuba gear, which lets people move freely underwater for long periods, truly allowed for ocean exploration.
  • "What made my grandfather's vision really different was that ability to swim freely like a fish," Philippe tells Dr. Stone.
  • What's more, Philippe educates young people through children's books like "Going Blue" and "Follow The Moon Home," which he co-wrote.

Aqua Lung Celebrates 75 Years of Discovery, Innovation, and Conservation; 1943-2018

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Underwater diving, Émile Gagnan, Underwater photographers, Jacques Cousteau, Underwater breathing apparatus, Air Liquide, Aqua-Lung, Cousteau, Aqua Lung/La Spirotechnique

Aqua Lung a name synonymous with invention opened up the underwater world and by doing so, profoundly changed the world above it.

Key Points: 
  • Aqua Lung a name synonymous with invention opened up the underwater world and by doing so, profoundly changed the world above it.
  • There are few companies with as rich of a history, heritage, and passion for our oceans as Aqua Lung.
  • It all began in 1943 when French Naval Officer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Air Liquide engineer mile Gagnan developed an autonomous diving system with a demand regulator, (scaphandre autonome) - later named the "Aqua Lung."
  • With 75 years of experience and dedication to ocean and water environments, Aqua Lung is known for its commitment to conservation.