New Jersey Scuba Diving

August 7, 2023

The Silent World

August 7, 2023

I love the part where they dynamite the coral reef to get the boat through. For science! They also run over a baby whale, and kill the poor thing. At least they didn't fondue it. I have so say though, science was manlier in those days, and scientists weren't afraid to wear short-shorts.

What a blast from the past! I remember when I was a kid, the whole family would watch Cousteau's semi-annual specials on TV. Back then, they only showed things once, and if you missed it, you missed it! Not like today, kids will probably never understand how a TV show could be special. And I don't remember them killing any whales, honestly it was a little shocking to re-watch it now, after all the years.

*Calypso* in 1980
Calypso was *BYMS-26*, a Royal Navy minesweeper built in Oregon, 1942

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Aquarium Guide - Tank

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