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They were the first to sail and colonize the islands of the south and west Pacific Ocean
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They founded fishing settlements and trading ports. Also, circumnavigated Africa
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Cataloged marine organisms
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Calculated the Earth's circumference & invented latitude/ longitude system
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Crossed the Isthmus of Panama and found the Pacific Ocean
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Invented and published the first chart showing an ocean current(recreation)
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William Dittmar collected several samples of ocean water to determine its salinity. He discovered major salts in the ocean
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This organization ensures us of the worlds sea and if they are navigable water and safe
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Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan invented the scuba regulator and tank combination, the "aqualung". This gave people a way to breath underwater for a long periods of time
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This Submersible was launched by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to explore the deep ocean floors and gather samples
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