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A Look Inside Jacques Cousteau’s Conshelf II Expedition

The Cousteaus and their crew relax in a submersible after work during the Conshelf II Expedition.
The Cousteaus and their crew relax in a submersible after work during the Conshelf II Expedition.Robert B. Goodman—National Geographic/Getty Images
By TIME Staff
A dome houses Jacques Cousteau's diving saucer in 1963.
A dome houses Jacques Cousteau's diving saucer in 1963.Robert B. Goodman—National Geographic/Getty Images
Jacques Cousteau discusses the Conshelf II Expedition with his crew.
Jacques Cousteau discusses the Conshelf II Expedition with his crew. National Geographic Creative
Jacques Cousteau on the deck of a boat talking with two men with diving gear on during the Conshelf II Expedition.
Jacques Cousteau on the deck of a boat talking with two men with diving gear on during the Conshelf II Expedition.Robert B. Goodman—National Geographic Creative
Captain Jacques Cousteau explores the water surrounding the Conshelf II submersible.
Captain Jacques Cousteau explores the water surrounding the Conshelf II submersible.Robert B. Goodman—National Geographic Creative
A diver films the Conshelf II submersible on the floor of the Red Sea in 1963.
A diver films the Conshelf II submersible on the floor of the Red Sea in 1963.Robert B. Goodman—National Geographic Creative
The Cousteaus and their crew relax in a submersible after work during the Conshelf II Expedition.
The Cousteaus and their crew relax in a submersible after work during the Conshelf II Expedition.Robert B. Goodman—National Geographic/Getty Images
Jacques Cousteau works at an audio-visual machine during the Conshelf II Expedition.
Jacques Cousteau works at an audio-visual machine during the Conshelf II Expedition.Robert B. Goodman—National Geographic Creative

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