[Exclusive] Philippe Cousteau Jr on being Jaques Cousteau's grandson, sustainability and Caribbean Pirate Treasure
They say the apple doesn't fall from the tree and in the case of Philippe Cousteau Jr, it certainly rings true. The grandson of the legendary French explorer Jacques Cousteau, is a traveler, environmentalist, and host of the Travel Channel show, 'Carribean Pirate Treasure' which just wrapped up its second season. He and his wife Ashlan have become known around the globe for their conservation efforts. For anyone interested in adventure Jacques Cousteau is a household name. The creator of Aqua Lung, the first fully automatic, compressed-air scuba apparatus which allowed divers to swim freely underwater for extended periods of time, he was a pioneer in the world of deep-sea explorations.
Philippe talked to MEAWW about carrying his grandfather's legacy forward, about environmental conservation, the importance of youth and how one can make their own contribution in giving back to the Earth. Here are the excerpts from the interview.
