Don Walsh

Don Walsh is an American oceanographer and explorer renowned for his deep-sea research and contributions to ocean science. He is best known for reaching the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the Earth's deepest point, in 1960 aboard the bathyscaphe Trieste, a remarkable feat in ocean exploration. Throughout his career, Walsh has focused on underwater technology, marine ecology, and environmental conservation, advocating for the protection of ocean ecosystems. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of the ocean’s depths and its vital role in global systems.