Alexandra Cousteau has mastered the remarkable storytelling tradition handed down to her through the generations, and has the unique ability to draw audiences into the weighty issues of policy, politics, and action. Alexandra has been honored as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer and a CNN International Principal Voice. She is an author and columnist, and a lifelong explorer and activist.  Alexandra established Blue Legacy in 2008, an organization dedicated to inspiring people around the world to take action on critical water issues.  

• 2007 “Earth Trustee” by the United Nations
• Cosmopolitan 2008 Fun and Fearless Phenom
• Author: This Blue Planet (Penguin, March 2010)
• Featured Environmental Columnist: Readers’ Digest International, Women’s Health, Elle Magazine
• Published Articles: United Nations, Harvard University, Smithsonian, The National Press Club
• Board Seats include EarthEcho, Global Water Challenge, Dell’s Regeneration Advisory Council, International Advisory Board of Counterpart International, Advisory Board of the Jolkona Foundation, The Shark Alliance