and culture, using them to explore alternatives for a sustainable future and empowering participants to live more gently on our planet as ambassadors of the environment. With programs all over the world, we offer opportunities for school groups as well as for vacationers, and our Ambassadors program seeks to reach as wide an audience as possible, strengthening our message and giving hope and lessons for change to the generations of the future.
No Waste in Nature
Beyond films and educational programs we have tackled important political issues such as shark finning, toxic flame retardants, captive marine mammals, sustainable seafood, marine protected areas and offshore oil drilling. By joining forces with decision-makers in government and industry, we can and will continue to address the public’s demand for the protection of all species, their habitats and the ecosystems that sustain us.
We live on a water planet and protecting the ocean starts with our activities on land. There are valuable lessons from nature that can guide us towards sustainability; we just need to remember some very important ecological principles: the importance of energy, the fact there is no waste in nature, the value of biodiversity and that everything is connected.
In 2015 we look forward to the premier
of Secret Ocean 3D in IMAX theaters and giant screen cinemas worldwide. Directed by myself and co-produced by Ocean Futures Society and 3D Entertainment Films, the 40-minute documentary brings audiences closer to the magnificent wonders of the ocean to discover its beautiful secrets as never before. During these past 15 years our educational program Ambassadors of the Environment has made a difference in over eight locations in five countries with a new program opening up in the coming year. Our Ambassadors program is an educational experience dedicated to engaging people of all ages to learn, care for, and connect with their natural and cultural environment. We extract and distill lessons from nature
Using these lessons from nature, we provide guidance on sustainability for resorts, including Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Resort and Petit St Vincent. We encourage owners and managers to take advantage of nature’s wisdom as a guide to promote economically sustainable and environmentally responsible design. With the alarming news from a recent report from WWF that the world has lost 52% of biodiversity since 1970, there is an urgent need for humanity to turn the tide, make a difference globally, expand our efforts in ocean conservation, and protect and improve the quality of life on our blue planet, Ocean.
I’ve always believed real change comes from the heart. My strategy is to appeal to the heart through my films and education programs with Ocean Futures Society. Our goal is to inspire curiosity and a sense of responsibility to create a sea change for us all, now and for future generations.
Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society is hosting its fifth annual online Holiday Auction soon! Whether you’re shopping for yourself, or searching for a holiday gift for someone special, you’ll find lots of great gift choices here. Every bid helps support the mission of Ocean Future’s Society
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