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The Human, the Orchid, and the Octopus
"Cousteau consecrated his life to teaching the world about marvels that are at once exotic to us and yet ordinary in the
abyss of the ocean. Through his lyrical writings and his films that took your breath away, he placed the underwater
world at the door of an audience as extensive as the oceans themselves. I always learned with him."
AL GORE
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Calypso Log: Remembering Captain Cousteau
Calypso Log is the quarterly publication of the Society that keeps members abreast of activities and issues that are important to the planet´s health. The latest issue of Calypso Log focuses on the legacy and founder Jacques-Yves Cousteau and how the Society has moved forward with its mission since his death in 1997. Highlights include the newest UNESCO Cousteau Ecotechnie Chair in Tasmania, coastal management in the Red Sea, progress toward an Internationanl Court of the Environment, and much more.
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Calypso saved!
Francine Cousteau, President of the Cousteau Society and sister organization Equipe Cousteau, has accomplished what may be Calypso´s most challenging voyage. Under Mrs. Cousteau´s direction, the mythical ship of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau has arrived at the Piriou Shipyard in Brittany, France, where she will be completely refurbished. The restoration of the famous ship will take as long as a year to complete but Calypso will sail again as an ambassador for the seas and oceans, carrying the legacy of Captain Cousteau and the Cousteau flag all around the world.
The sturdy wooden minesweeper has seen many reincarnations - as a ferry, an oceanic research vessel, a television icon and a sad victim of a 1997 collision in Singapore. For the past eleven years, Mrs. Cousteau has fought to resurrect her as an inspiration for future generations and a platform for education and science. At last, the day has been won, as Calypso arrived at a shipyard that specializes in restoring historic vessels, ready to be reborn.
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Cousteau for young people
Cousteau Kids is the Society´s exciting publication for young readers. The latest issue highlights include the "Creature Feature" about Super Groupers, a "Cousteau Kids CARE" section on how to reduce plastic use, "e-files" that portray the endangered Goliath grouper and manatees, answers to raders´ questions and much more. Full-color photos and fascinating facts teach future generations of the planet´s caretakers and games make learning fun.
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