Don Walsh
Don Walsh is an American oceanographer and naval officer known for being one of the first two people to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench, specifically the Challenger Deep, during a historic dive in 1960 alongside Jacques Piccard. His pioneering work in deep-sea exploration has contributed significantly to our understanding of oceanic environments and has inspired further scientific inquiry into the mysteries of the deep sea.
Born on Nov 02, 1931 (93 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 13,087 | $250,000 | 170$ |
| Totals | 1 | 19,237,691 | 13,087 | $250,000 | 170$ |
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Romania:
Captain Don Walsh from the American Navy discusses the transformations of the Black Sea basin.
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Australia:
Don Walsh was a US Navy lieutenant who piloted a research craft known as a bathyscaphe on a journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in 1960.
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Croatia:
Don Walsh was one of the first oceanographers to reach Challenger Deep.
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Croatia:
Don Walsh was one of the first oceanographers to reach Challenger Deep.
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