Jean Michel Cousteau

Following in the footsteps of his famous father, Jean Michel Cousteau has spent his life exploring the world's oceans aboard the research vessels Calypso and Alcyone, and communicating to people of all nations his love and concern for the world's oceans. He is President of Ocean Futures Society which is a result of the merger in March 1999 of the JeanMichel Cousteau Institute and the Free Willy Kiko Foundation.

In addition to being involved in several professional organizations, Jean Michel has written a regular column for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate that appears in over 60 newspapers worldwide. Jean Michel has also worked very closely with NASA on many projects related to Earth Science. Recently, he has been involved with emerging technologies and new media.

Cousteau's research, presentations, films, and TV specials represent his lifelong efforts in support of the water planet. His list of accomplishments is too numerous to mention. Among his recent honors is the Environmental Hero Award presented to him by Vice President Gore at the White House National Oceans Conference in 1998.