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Jean-Michel Cousteau
Jean-Michel Cousteau

Jean-Michel Cousteau, born on May 6, 1938, is a renowned marine explorer, environmental advocate, and educator. As the son of the famous marine biologist Jacques Cousteau, he inherited his father's passion for marine exploration. Cousteau is dedicated to marine conservation and has been working to raise public awareness about marine ecosystems through education and public outreach. more

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“The vested interests-if we explain the situation by their influence-can only get the public to act as they wish by manipulating public opinion, by playing either upon the public's indifference, confusions, prejudices, pugnacities or fears. And the only way in which the power of the interests can be undermined and their maneuvers defeated is by bringing home to the public the danger of its indifference, the absurdity of its prejudices, or the hollowness of its fears; by showing that it is indifferent to danger where real danger exists; frightened by dangers which are nonexistent.”