Hans Hass

This article is about the biologist and diver. For the Austrian weightlifter, see Hans Haas. For his second wife, see Lotte Hass.

Hans Hass
Born(1919-01-23)23 January 1919
Vienna, Austria
Died16 June 2013(2013-06-16) (aged 94)
EducationUniversity of Berlin
Occupation(s)Underwater diver, Documentary filmmaker
Spouses
Children2
Scientific career
InstitutionsUniversum Film AG, Babelsberg

Hans Hass (23 January 1919 – 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]

  1. ^ Hass, Hans. "The Energon Theory". Retrieved 2012-04-10.
  2. ^ a b Vitello, Paul (July 7, 2013). "Hans Hass, 94, early explorer of the world beneath the sea". New York Times. p. A18. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Tauchpionier Hans Hass gestorben" (in German). Wien: ORF (broadcaster). 2013-06-22. Retrieved 24 March 2014.