World-renowned oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau is set to appear at a public event in Incline Village as part of an environmental speaker series.
Jean-Michel Cousteau will be the keynote speaker at the first installment of Keep Tahoe Blue’s 2025 Speaker Series, scheduled for Saturday, August 23, at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe’s Wayne L. Prim Campus.
The event, titled Jean-Michel Cousteau x Keep Tahoe Blue: A Legacy of Protecting Our Waters, marks a collaboration between the environmental nonprofit and Cousteau, who is recognized worldwide for his work in ocean conservation and advocacy.
Keep Tahoe Blue’s 2025 Speaker Series will feature three events in late summer and early fall, highlighting individuals working in science, conservation, and sustainability.
The goal of the series is to educate and motivate audiences to take action in protecting natural environments, locally and globally.
Cousteau, who has spent more than 60 years advocating for the protection of ocean and freshwater ecosystems, is known for his work as an explorer, diplomat, environmentalist, educator, film producer, author, architect, and diver. His early experiences began alongside his father, Jacques Cousteau, aboard the ocean research vessels Calypso and Alcyone.
In 1999, Cousteau founded the Ocean Futures Society as a “Voice for the Ocean,” aiming to reach people worldwide with educational films, programs, and live presentations.
According to Keep Tahoe Blue, his work continues to influence children, families, policy makers, and industries toward more sustainable environmental practices.
On its website, Keep Tahoe Blue said the event on August 23 will celebrate “a shared commitment to water protection.”
The program is open to all ages, and individual tickets and group packages are currently available at keeptahoeblue.org/cousteau.
