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Deep Sea Explorer Don Walsh, Pioneer of Ocean Exploration, Passes Away at 92

Don Walsh, a retired Navy captain and deep-sea explorer, has passed away at the age of 92. In 1960, Walsh and Swiss engineer Jacques Piccard became the first to reach the deepest part of the ocean, the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. Descending to a depth of 35,800 feet, they spent 20 minutes on the seafloor, confirming the existence of marine life. Walsh's pioneering spirit and contributions to oceanography will be remembered.

via ABC News|

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Don Walsh, Pioneer of Deep Sea Exploration, Passes Away at 92

Don Walsh, a Navy officer who reached the deepest point in the ocean, known as the Challenger Deep, in 1960, has died at the age of 92. Alongside Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard, Walsh descended nearly 36,000 feet into the Mariana Trench, opening new frontiers in deep-sea marine biology. Their observations of fish, shrimp, and jellyfish at extreme depths provided valuable insights into the range of life that could survive in such conditions. The mission was an audacious stress test for deep-sea exploration, and the success of the Trieste bathyscaph paved the way for future discoveries. Walsh's legacy as a pioneer in oceanography and deep-sea exploration will be remembered.

via The Washington Post|

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