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Don Walsh: First Descent: 1960

Oliver Steeds

    In 1960, Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard became the first people to descend 10,925m to full ocean depth, Challenger Deep in the submersible Trieste. The US Navy codenamed it 'Project...

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    In 1960, Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard became the first people to descend 10,925m to full ocean depth, Challenger Deep in the submersible Trieste. The US Navy codenamed it 'Project Nekton'.

    This podcast is an interview with Captain Don Walsh of the US Navy retired recorded in Geneva in October 2016 by Will West of Nekton. Captain Walsh speaks about his historic dive and other aspects of his long career in ocean science and exploration.

    This podcast is brought to you by Nekton - www.nektonmission.org - inspired by Don Walsh with a mission to explore and protect the ocean.
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