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Philippe Cousteau, a multi-Emmy nominated television host and author, continues his family's legacy in ocean conservation, educating global audiences and leading initiatives for environmental restoration and sustainability.
Founded EarthEcho International in 2000, a leading environmental education organization dedicated to inspiring youth to take action for a sustainable planet, reaching over 2 million youth in 146 countries.
Founding Partner of SeaWeed Naturals, a line of gummies, balms, and tinctures, co-founded with his wife Ashlan Cousteau.
Co-Founder of SeaVoir Wellness, aiming to build it as a restorative wellness brand, leveraging their legacy.
Ambassador for La Mer, notably involved with their Blue Heart Ocean Fund initiatives.
Chief Impact Officer at Hidden Worlds.
Partnership with Newday Impact for financial markets, advocating for ocean health.
Serves on the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund and is a partner in their Natural Security campaign.
Board Member of Antarctica2020.
Board Member of Green 2.0.
Board Member of the Environmental Media Association.
Advisory Board member for Blue Frontier.
Through his company Voyacy Media, Philippe is the host and executive producer of the multi-Emmy nominated weekly syndicated series *Awesome Planet*. Also worked with companies like Carrier, United Technologies, and United Airlines to tell sustainability stories.
CEO and co-founder of Voyacy ReGen, focused on coastal restoration technology and coral regeneration.
Co-led by Robert Ward, Voyacy Places designs eco-attractions for resorts worldwide.
Partnership with mWater to launch the World Water Monitoring Challenge app, creating mobile data solutions for environmental monitoring.
Philippe Cousteau, born on January 20, 1980, in Santa Monica, California, is a French American oceanographer, environmental activist, and filmmaker. He is the son of Philippe Cousteau and the grandson of Jacques Cousteau, carrying forward a family legacy dedicated to ocean exploration and conservation. Cousteau grew up in France and the United States, attending St. George’s School in Middletown, Rhode Island, and later earning a Master of Arts in history from St. Andrews University in the United Kingdom. His career has been marked by a commitment to environmental education and advocacy.
In 2000, Cousteau co-founded EarthEcho International, initially named the Philippe Cousteau Foundation in honor of his father, with his mother Jan Cousteau and sister Alexandra Cousteau. Based in Washington, D.C., EarthEcho International focuses on empowering young people globally to engage in action that protects and restores marine environments. Through its programs, the organization has reached over 2 million youth across 146 countries, fostering a new generation of environmental leaders. Cousteau has also been involved in numerous television productions, serving as the host and executive producer for the multi-Emmy nominated series *Awesome Planet* (now in its seventh season). He co-hosted *Nuclear Sharks* for Discovery’s Shark Week in 2016 and *Caribbean Pirate Treasure* for The Travel Channel, which won a Cynopsis Media Award for Best Adventure Reality Series.
Beyond his media work, Cousteau is an accomplished author, with children’s books like *Follow the Moon Home* (recipient of the Bluebonnet Award Master List) and *Make a Splash*, along with a middle-grade series, *The Endangereds*. He co-authored *Going Blue* and *Oceans for Dummies*. As an entrepreneur, he is the CEO and co-founder of Voyacy ReGen, focused on large-scale coastal restoration and coral regeneration, and Voyacy Places, which designs eco-attractions for resorts worldwide. Cousteau frequently lectures on environmental issues at institutions such as the United Nations and Harvard University. He serves on the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund and the boards of Antarctica 2030, Green 2.0, and the Environmental Media Association. He holds an honorary doctorate in marine biology from the University of Plymouth.
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