Philippe Cousteau Jr.

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Philippe Cousteau Jr. (born January 20, 1980) is the son of Philippe Cousteau and the grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. As a member of the legendary family, Philippe is continuing the work of his father and grandfather by educating the public about environmental and conservation issues and inspiring individuals to become better stewards of the planet.

Born in Santa Monica, California^[1], Philippe grew up in France and the United States. In 2000, he co-founded EarthEcho International with his sister Alexandra Cousteau.

Philippe is the Chief Ocean Correspondent for Animal Planet, where he is creating a series of ocean documentary programs, including "Ocean's Deadliest," which he completed after his co-host Steve Irwin was fatally wounded during their expedition. Philippe was present when Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray wound through his heart. Through EarthEcho International, Philippe is producing several media and documentary projects, including a series of radio adventures for "Living on Earth," Public Radio International's weekly environmental program.

Philippe has produced, directed, and written public service announcements for cable television about issues facing the environment. He served as executive producer, co-director, and writer for a documentary film on the Everglades in 2003, which reached half a million students and garnered a National Education Award nomination. He has written articles for Sport Diver Magazine US and National Geographic Magazine and has lectured at such institutions as The United Nations, Harvard University, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as well as museums, aquariums, and numerous schools and conferences.

Philippe serves on the Boards of Directors of the Blue Frontier Foundation, Earthpark, the Environmental Project, and the National Environmental Education Foundation; the Honorary Board of the Everglades Foundation; the Advisory Board of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the Global Peace Film Festival, the Ocean Energy Council, and Oceana's Ocean Council; and is a member of the Smithsonian Institution's Ocean Initiative Council. He holds a Master's degree in history from the University of St. Andrews.