One on One

Philippe Cousteau

The environmental advocate and marine conservationist talks about his fascination for the ocean.

The legacy of his family name made it clear to Philippe Cousteau Jr. from a young age that he would always be linked to the sea.

He learned to swim before he could walk and since then has become a relentless steward of the undersea world.

It was almost inevitable that the ocean explorations by his grandfather, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, would shape his destiny.

But as he says: “It takes more than a birth certificate to be a Cousteau.”

Born in the US and educated in Europe, Philippe Cousteau travels worldwide speaking to youth about marine conservation through the non-profit organisation EarthEcho International, which he co-founded with his sister.

His widely-watched documentaries and television programmes continue to educate communities about protecting the oceans. 

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