Our History
EarthEcho was founded in honor of Philippe Cousteau Sr. by his widow Jan and their children Alexandra and Philippe. With award-winning films, television programs, and books, Philippe Sr. and his father the late Jacques-Yves Cousteau opened the world's eyes to the wonders of life on what they term "our water planet." Through their work we also came to understand our deep connection to the natural world. Today, Philippe Cousteau Jr. and EarthEcho are evolving his family's legacy to inspire and empower youth around the world through dynamic new platforms that inspire action and positive change.
Jacques makes first film using a baby-Pathe camera
Jacques makes first film using a baby-Pathe camera
December 30, Philippe Cousteau Sr. is born in Toulon, France
December 30, Philippe Cousteau Sr. is born in Toulon, France
Jacques Cousteau co-invents the aqualung with engineer Emile Gagnan, the first thing of its kind it would later be dubbed SCUBA. The Aqualung was the first apparatus that would allow man to explore the wonders of the ocean freely.
Jacques Cousteau co-invents the aqualung with engineer Emile Gagnan, the first thing of its kind it would later be dubbed SCUBA. The Aqualung was the first apparatus that would allow man to explore the wonders of the ocean freely.
Jacques Cousteau acquires Calypso, the ship that he would use to explore the oceans of the world.
Jacques Cousteau acquires Calypso, the ship that he would use to explore the oceans of the world.
Jacques Cousteau publishes his first book, The Silent World, three years later it becomes a full-length film which receives an Academy Award™ in Hollywood and a Palm d’Or™ in Cannes.
Jacques Cousteau publishes his first book, The Silent World, three years later it becomes a full-length film which receives an Academy Award™ in Hollywood and a Palm d’Or™ in Cannes.
Jacques Cousteau’s most famous book, The Living Sea was published; written with James Dugan.
Jacques Cousteau’s most famous book, The Living Sea was published; written with James Dugan.
Jacques Cousteau signs a contract to produce twelve hour-long specials with ABC entitled The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau. Jacques and son Philippe produced the most popular documentary series in broadcast history. 1968 - Jan joins Philippe Sr. as a member of his crew and they depart for Baja to film the Grey Whales. Philippe was awarded an Emmy™ for The Desert Whales in 1970.
Jacques Cousteau signs a contract to produce twelve hour-long specials with ABC entitled The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau. Jacques and son Philippe produced the most popular documentary series in broadcast history. 1968 - Jan joins Philippe Sr. as a member of his crew and they depart for Baja to film the Grey Whales. Philippe was awarded an Emmy™ for The Desert Whales in 1970.
Philippe establishes his own film production company, Thalassa, in Los Angeles to have an American base for the television films. . As Vice President of Cousteau Society, Philippe continued to be the overall director of the TV series, which won 10 Emmy™ Awards.
Philippe establishes his own film production company, Thalassa, in Los Angeles to have an American base for the television films. . As Vice President of Cousteau Society, Philippe continued to be the overall director of the TV series, which won 10 Emmy™ Awards.
March 21, Alexandra Marguerite Clementine Cousteau is born in Los Angeles
March 21, Alexandra Marguerite Clementine Cousteau is born in Los Angeles
Philippe receives the World Wildlife Award in Spain.In June; Philippe is killed in a plane crash in Portugal.
Philippe receives the World Wildlife Award in Spain.In June; Philippe is killed in a plane crash in Portugal.
January 20, Philippe Cousteau Jr. is born in Los Angeles.
January 20, Philippe Cousteau Jr. is born in Los Angeles.
June 25, Jacques Yves Cousteau dies in Paris.
June 25, Jacques Yves Cousteau dies in Paris.
EarthEcho International launches the Water Planet Challenge at the 5th Annual Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
EarthEcho International launches the Water Planet Challenge at the 5th Annual Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
EarthEcho announces the formation of its STREAM youth citizen journalism program at the 6th Annual Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
EarthEcho announces the formation of its STREAM youth citizen journalism program at the 6th Annual Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
EarthEcho Expeditions launches with a journey through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, led by Philippe Cousteau Jr.
EarthEcho Expeditions launches with a journey through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, led by Philippe Cousteau Jr.
World Water Monitoring Challenge - EarthEcho International became the official coordinator of the World Water Monitoring Challenge in January 2015.
World Water Monitoring Challenge - EarthEcho International became the official coordinator of the World Water Monitoring Challenge in January 2015.
