Cousteau Divers
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Chesapeake, VA 23320 United States
cousteaudivers.org
Cousteau Divers
Cousteau Divers is a non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation and environmental awareness. It was founded by Pierre-Yves Cousteau, the youngest son of the renowned explorer and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau. The organization aims to unite divers around the world in the study and protection of marine ecosystems.
Mission and Main Activities
- Citizen Science: Cousteau Divers empowers recreational divers to participate in marine conservation through citizen-science initiatives. Divers contribute by recording observations of marine life and collecting oceanographic data, such as temperature measurements, during their dives.
- Environmental Awareness: The organization raises awareness about the importance of marine conservation and the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems.
- Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): Cousteau Divers advocates for the establishment of MPAs to safeguard marine biodiversity and promote sustainable use of marine resources. Notably, in collaboration with local communities, they have worked towards establishing a sanctuary in Santorini, Greece.
Projects and Partnerships
One of the notable projects is Project Hermes, which focuses on measuring ocean temperatures using precision sensors. This project aims to provide scientists with more accurate data on how ocean temperatures influence biodiversity and climate patterns. The organization collaborates with various entities, including IWC Schaffhausen, to support its environmental initiatives.
Legacy and Impact
Cousteau Divers builds upon the legacy of Jacques Cousteau by engaging divers in active marine conservation efforts. By leveraging technology and community involvement, the organization contributes to a broader understanding of marine ecosystems and promotes their protection for future generations.
External Link
Cousteau Divers is part of the broader work of the Cousteau Society, which has been a leader in ocean exploration, education, and conservation for over five decades.
[1] https://www.bluenalu.com/pierreyves-cousteau [2] https://cousteaudivers.fr/2018/05/25/sanctuary/ [3] https://www.cousteau.org/programs/cousteau-divers/ [4] https://www.cousteau.org [5] https://www.cousteaudivers.org
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The journeycontinues Explore the ocean Monitor ocean temperatures share your underwater photos and help tag images We are a nonprofit organization for citizen science environmental awareness and marine conservation. We share underwater observations photos and temperature data to help monitor the ocean. We advocate for the creation of marine protected areas. Know citizenscience underwater Love explore the ocean Protect marine protected areas Be part of our adventure Diver Share your underwater images and help tag species Dive center Become a Cousteau Dive Center by monitoring local temperatures Scientist Access our temperature database and help validate data Ocean lover Dive into our archives and support our mission News The Red Jellyfish Oct 7 2020 Ocean wars oil spills and democracy Aug 13 2020 Coronavirus thoughts May 20 2020 One Drop Jun 20 2018 Cousteau Day Jun 10 2018 Sanctuary May 25 2018 TEDx talks May 4 2018 Project Hermes Apr 4 2018 Galapagos Evolution Feb 12 2018 The brotherhood of Life Feb 8 2018 2025 cousteaudivers.
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