The Underwater Technology Podcast

Pod42 - Captain Don Walsh, Part 2 - on his Antarctic Work, the US Navy and Working with James Cameron

December 31, 2020 Society for Underwater Technology Season 1 Episode 42
The Underwater Technology Podcast
Pod42 - Captain Don Walsh, Part 2 - on his Antarctic Work, the US Navy and Working with James Cameron
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This is part 2 of a discussion between our former CEO Steve Hall and oceanographer Don Walsh. 

  • Don back at University, sponsored by US Navy 02:24
  • Back in regular US Navy service 08:20
  • On secondment to State Department, UN law of the Sea 18:50
  • Hanging out with Arthur C Clarke in Sri Lanka 23:15
  • Antarctic work 25:35
  • Leaving the navy, policy work in Washington 28:50
  • Academia then starting a business in the old Soviet Union 41:45
  • Russian partners try to build a brothel alongside the dive shop business! 55:00
  • Expedition cruise ships 57:04
  • Working with James Cameron and Victor Vescovo 01:04:41
  • Don Walsh award, SUT/MTS links 01:15:10

This episode is broadcast in association with the Marine Technology Society (MTS). mtsociety.org

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Thanks to Emily Boddy for podcast artwork and composing and performing the theme music. 

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Don back at University, sponsored by US Navy
Back in regular US Navy service
On secondment to State Department, UN law of the Sea
Hanging out with Arthur C Clarke in Sri Lanka
Antarctic work
Leaving the navy, policy work in Washington
Academia then starting a business in the old Soviet Union
Russian partners try to build a brothel alongside the dive shop business!
Expedition cruise ships
Working with James Cameron and Victor Vescovo
Don Walsh award, SUT/MTS links