Programme and cast - Philippe Cousteau

Philippe, a passionate environmentalist, is the grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau and son of explorer Philippe Cousteau Sr.

Interviews

Philippe Cousteau talks about the motivations and inspirations behind his life's work, the highs of a year spent filming Oceans and the underwater animal and superpower he would choose, if given the chance.

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The environmentalist
Philippe describes the motivations and inspirations behind his work as an environmentalist.
Filming Oceans
Philippe talks about the highs of a year spent filming the Oceans series.
My animal
Philippe on the chance to swim fast, dive deep and use extraordinary senses.
My superpower
Philippe describes the opportunity to explore the unseen depths of the ocean.

Biography

Philippe started diving at just eight years old, and now at the age of 28, he has logged well over a thousand dives. Philippe is CEO of EarthEcho International, a non-profit organisation he founded with his sister Alexandra and mother Jan.

He has lectured at such institutions as the UN, Harvard University and many more around the world on environmental issues and is the Chief Ocean Correspondent for Discovery's Animal Planet Channel.

He regularly appears on TV and radio, as both a host and commentator, and has written for several magazines including National Geographic and Sport Diver Magazine US. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ocean Conservancy, National Environmental Education Foundation and the Marine Conservation Biology Institute.

As well as diving, Philippe also has a passion for rock climbing and snow boarding.