Jean-Michel Cousteau, President
Ocean Futures Society and Trustee, NMSF

Jean-Michel Cousteau is President of the Ocean Futures Society, a nonprofit marine conservation and education organization he created to carry on the family vision started by his father, Jacques Cousteau. He made history in 2002 by becoming the first person ever to represent the environment during opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Cousteau has been an explorer, environmentalist, educator and film producer for more than four decades, using his singular experiences to educate people around the world about the oceans. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.