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The legendary Don Walsh with Rob McCallum

The legendary Don Walsh with Rob McCallum

FromThe Deep-Sea Podcast


The legendary Don Walsh with Rob McCallum

FromThe Deep-Sea Podcast

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"Exploration is curiosity acted upon." — Don Walsh
 
In this month’s episode, we’re honouring the late great Don Walsh, who sadly left us this month. You may have noticed that we hadn’t heard from Don in a good few months. He had a couple of ops that required some getting over, but that wasn’t going to slow him down. In September he was going through the Northwest Passage, a trip he had attempted 2 previous times but had been scuppered by weather and vessel trouble. Don’s unwavering commitment to deep-sea exploration meant that the monthly sea stories were no longer possible but we weren’t going to let the legendary Don Walsh sneak off without some fanfare, not after everything he’s done for us. 

We were putting together a Christmas episode where we could share some drinks and stories with Don and give him a proper send-off. While we were sorting out dates that everyone could do, Don passed. 92, nodding off in his favourite chair at the remote home he loved, surrounded by nature.
Over the last 3 years it’s been a privilege to have Don recount one of his endless list of stories with us every month, stories that always made us smile. In some attempt to raise a toast to him and all that he’s done for the community, we bring you this Don Special episode. He will be missed. 
Legend.
 
Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!

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Credits
Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel
Logo image - Life Magazine 1960 Edition
Released:
Dec 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A couple of deep-sea scientists talk everything deep sea! Interesting facts, recent news, myth-busting and interviews with the most interesting people we know.