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Philippe Cousteau Jr. to host Fox television’s new series ‘Xploration Awesome Planet’
Philippe Cousteau Jr., environmental advocate and grandson of legendary undersea explorer and television pioneer Jacques Cousteau, has been named as the host and executive producer of Fox television’s syndicated series “Xploration Awesome Planet,” which is scheduled to air its first episode in the US in September.
Produced by Steve Rotfeld Productions, “Xploration Awesome Planet” is part of a two-hour block of 30-minute programs featuring science and technology, in conjunction with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) movement in American education.
The half-hour shows are titled “Xploration Station,” “Xploration Outer Space,” “Xploration Earth 2050” and “Xploration Animal Science.”
“We feel that ‘Xploration Station’ is a rare, focused effort within the educational and instructional world. Its emphasis on STEM education is timely, important and should appeal to the younger demographic,” said Frank Cicha, senior VP of programming for the FOX Television Stations, in a press release.
The series has a number of themes including Rumbling Earth, Extreme Weather, Deep Dark Ocean and Extreme Earth.
Cousteau is no stranger when it comes to working in television production. He has been a special correspondent for CNN International and has hosted series for CNN including Expedition Sumatra and Going Green.
“I have been hosting and producing documentaries for a decade and my nonprofit EarthEcho has been a leading provider of environmental education for the last several years as well. Xploration Awesome Planet is an opportunity to bring both of those passions together in a really exciting way,” Cousteau said.
EarthEcho International is a nonprofit organization focused on engaging and empowering youth to take action to help our underwater world.
“Philippe was born for a show like Xploration Awesome Planet,” said executive producer Steve Rotfeld in a press release. “He is deeply involved in preserving the planet through his nonprofit EarthEcho International, and he has the passion, knowledge and personality to attract and engage viewers of all ages.”
Cousteau is also co-founder of Azure Worldwide, a marketing company that creates relationships with partners and clients to set key values in ecotourism, green building and much more.
Cousteau recently announced a partnership with AdvisorShares Investments to encourage Wall Street to “do good” by launching the Global Echo Fund on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: GIVE). It is the first multi-manager exchange-traded fund with a sustainable investment mandate in which a portion of the management fee will help fund solutions to issues impacting women and children and environmental conservation.
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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