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A Timeline of the Evolution of SCUBA

The evolution of SCUBA diving spans over two centuries. It began in 1825 with inventors creating early air supply systems for divers. Key advancements included the Aerophore, which had a regulator for air control in 1865, and the invention of the aqualung by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Emile Gagnan in 1943, which revolutionized diving. The progression from simple devices to modern equipment showcases human innovation in exploring the underwater world.

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