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Take Action: Support the Orca Welfare and Health Act

Sign our petition in support of Bill AB2140 which ends the practice of capturing Orcas from the wild, breeding them for our benefit, and placing them in an unnatural concrete environment for the use of public entertainment.
Return to the Amazon

Ocean Futures Society is proud to announce the launch of "Return to the Amazon", an award-winning interactive ebook for the iPad®, that invites readers aboard OFS’s "Ariaú Açu" ship on its epic voyage to the heart of the Amazon jungle. Available worldwide...
Ambassadors of the Environment

Experience the hands-on eco-adventures program introducing travelers to St.Thomas’ extraordinary natural wonders and culture with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas.
Creature Feature

What is it? Where is it? What does it do? Why is it important?
Meet the amazing creatures Jean-Michel and his team have encountered around the world.

What is Ocean Futures Society?

Our mission is to explore our global ocean, inspiring and educating people
throughout the world to act responsibly for its protection, documenting
the critical connection between humanity and nature, and celebrating the
ocean's vital importance to the survival of all life on our planet.

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Protect the ocean and you protect yourself
Jean-Michel Cousteau

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Ocean Futures Alert

We are pleased to announce that our award-winning, interactive ebook, Return to the Amazon, is now available worldwide for the iPad!

Recent News

Famous Ocean Explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau Directs His First IMAX® Theater Film, "Secret Ocean 3D"

Famous ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau is currently directing his first film for IMAX® theaters and giant screen cinemas, “Secret Ocean 3D” ...

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From the Blog

April 10, 2014
Jaclyn Mandoske

Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, not even distance could keep Jaclyn from the sea. She joined the team as an intern for Ocean Futures Society during her first year at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2010 ...

Volunteer of the Month: April 2014