Get inspired by these ocean heroes and become a hero yourself by pledging to save our oceans!
Philippe Cousteau
The Ocean is in his blood
The grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Philippe put his own spin on his family’s legacy through a host of environmental activities, including serving as CEO of Earth Echo and Oceans correspondent for Animal Planet and Planet Green.
Naomi Rose, Ph.D.
Marine Mammal Savior
As a senior scientist at the Humane Society International, Naomi uses her expertise to protect whales, dolphins, polar bears, walruses, seals, sea lions, polar bears, manatees, dugongs and sea otters.
Michael Towner
Licensed to save dolphins
Michael Towner is a creative, devoted dolphin activist. He is working on a five state program with Earth Echo International, Inc. to offer special "protect wild dolphins" license plates whose proceeds will support ocean education and scientific programs.
Sylvia Earle
Making blue the new green
Sylvia Earle has been a leader in ocean exploration and research for 40 years, as well as a 2009 TED recipient, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, and Time Magazine "Hero of the Planet"
John Halas
Holding the Keys to Protecting the Florida Keys
John Halas has been working to protect coral systems in Florida since 1981. After observing coral damage caused by careless anchoring, he took it upon himself to develop an environmentally friendly anchor and mooring buoy system that prevents damage to coral reefs and has worked to implement this anchorage system in 38 countries.
Margo Pellegrino
Paddling thousands of miles to save our oceans
A New Jersey mother of two recently paddled 4,000 miles over three years from Camden, ME to New Orleans to raise greater awareness about ocean issues. She has spread her message in over half of America's coastal communities so far.
(photo credit Michael Sahadi)
Roz Savage
Fighting global warming
with every stroke
More than just a rower, Roz is attempting to become the first woman to row solo across the Pacific. On land, she is United Nations Climate Hero, trained presenter for Al Gore's Climate Project, and an Athlete Ambassador for 350.org.
(photo credit Phil Uhl)
Usha Varanasi, PhD.
Saving the Pacific
Northwest's fisheries
Dr. Usha Varanasi is the first female Director of the Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, which is part of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). She is deeply committed to mentoring young leaders to ensure a next generation of ocean activists.
Jon Bowermaster
Writer, Filmmaker and Adventurer
Jon Bowermaster has explored the depths of our oceans, traversed across all the continents of our planet and trekked through deserts, forests and beaches in his trips. He has combined his passion for our Earth’s waters with his activist bent as the editor of the upcoming Participant Media guide, Oceans.
