Albert Falco

Albert Falco (17 October 1927  21 April 2012) was a French scuba diving veteran and champion of underwater conservation. He was one of the longest-serving diving companions of Jacques Cousteau, Chief Diver, and later Captain of the RV Calypso. He lived in France and was active in preserving aquatic ecosystems. He played several leading roles on Cousteau's films, like The Silent World (1956), World Without Sun (1964) and Voyage to the Edge of the World (1976). Falco was the author of a non-fiction book, Capitaine de La Calypso.

Albert Falco
Albert Falco in 2011 in Sormiou (Marseille, France)
Born(1927-10-17)17 October 1927
Marseille, France
Died21 April 2012(2012-04-21) (aged 84)
Marseille, France
NationalityFrench
OccupationUnderwater SCUBA Diver
Titleformer Chief Diver and Captain of Calypso
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