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Expedition Blue Planet 2010
Expedition Blue Planet: North America's Mission
In 2010, Alexandra Cousteau and her international Expedition Blue Planet team traveled across North America on a 17,100-mile journey to investigate global water issues “in the backyard” of the world’s largest consumer economy. Living, working and exploring water stories together, Alexandra and her team used everything from the underwater gear invented by her grandfather, to the latest in satellite technology and live social media, to bring the thrill of adventure and the wonders of nature to audiences across the globe.
Partners and Sponsors
Expedition Blue Planet Partners and Sponsors
We would like to recognize and thank the following sponsors who made this expedition possible.
Expedition Crew
Meet the Crew
Alexandra Cousteau -- Executive Director, Expedition Leader -- National Geographic Emerging Explorer Alexandra Cousteau is a water baby of the first order. She was taught to dive by her grandfather Jacques-Yves Cousteau at aged seven, and was taken on her first expedition, to Easter Island, when she was four months old by her mother Jan and late father Philippe Cousteau, Sr. The ocean was practically a family member in her upbringing and the entire globe was her crib...
In the News
Check Out What People Have to Say!
Alexandra Cousteau: U.S. Needs a National Water Policy CBS News 11.12.10 -- Alexandra Cousteau spent four months traveling North America to document severe cases of polluted rivers and neglected bodies of water...
Get Involved
Get Involved
Thank you for getting involved in your local watershed. To stay up to date on our expedition, public events and new postings, please fill out the form below. Participants will have an opportunity to win weekly prizes and learn about ways to meet up with the expedition crew at community events.
Events
Expedition Blue Planet 2010
Fort Collins CO - 7/10 2pm @ New Belgium Brewery parking lot: Hang out with Alexandra and the Expedition Blue Planet team and drink some of New Belgium Brewery's great beer. Come on over and join us. It will be a great afternoon!
Alexandra Cousteau
Founder and President of Blue Legacy International
National Geographic Emerging Explorer Alexandra Cousteau is part of one of the world's most famous environmental dynasties. She is grand-daughter of legend Jacques-Yves Cousteau who first started teaching her to dive at the age of seven. She left on her first expedition with her father Philippe and mother Jan to Easter Island, Chile when she was just 4 months old.
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