Ocean explorer, educator, and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau will deliver SCCF’s 8th annual Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at the Sanibel Community House.
The son of French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel Cousteau has been exploring the ocean since first being “thrown overboard” by his father at the age of 7 with newly invented SCUBA gear on his back.
He has investigated the world’s oceans aboard the famous Calypso and Alcyone expedition vessels; produced over 80 films and countless television specials, public service announcements, and articles; and been a dedicated advocate for the need to act responsibly and preserve the fragile underwater ecosystems that are so intricately tied to all life on earth.
Jean-Michel’s lecture will be a multimedia presentation drawing from more than 70 years of exploration. He will share a wealth of storytelling supported by award-winning historic footage, as well as stunning high-definition images from his decades of diving, discovering, and documenting the ocean world.
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