Hans Hass
Austrian biologist, film-maker, and underwater diving pioneer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the biologist and diver. For the Austrian weightlifter, see Hans Haas. For his second wife, see Lotte Hass.
Hans Hass (23 January 1919 ā 16 June 2013) was an Austrian biologist and underwater diving pioneer. He was known mainly for being among the first scientists to popularise coral reefs, stingrays, octopuses and sharks. He pioneered the making of documentaries filmed underwater and led the development of a type of rebreather. He is also known for his energon theory[1][2] and his commitment to protecting the environment.[3][2]
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Born | (1919-01-23)23 January 1919 |
Died | 16 June 2013(2013-06-16) (aged 94) |
Education | University of Berlin |
Occupation(s) | Underwater diver, Documentary filmmaker |
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Children | 2 |
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Institutions | Universum Film AG, Babelsberg |
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