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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.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
NovoScuba’s global debut marks a significant milestone in the dive industry. Driven by a vision to challenge convention and harness the power of technology, NovoScuba aims to revolutionise the dive training landscape through its innovative business model, which is digitally native, making it the most technologically advanced dive training agency to date.
“We recognised the need for change in the dive training industry and saw an opportunity to leverage technology, and redefine existing business models to create something truly innovative,” said Mark Spiers, CEO of NovoScuba.
NovoScuba’s platform offers state of the art training programmes ranging from introductory up to professional diving, including various specialties. All programmes meet international standards and ISO certifications are in place. This commitment to shared success, accessibility and positive results for the planet, all at a cost effective and affordable level, is what will make NovoScuba stand out.
“Our deep understanding of traditional pain points for the industry, combined with our digitally native approach positions NovoScuba as a game-changer in dive education. Offering unparalleled initiatives such as student subscription, open access to all course materials, pay as you certify, no stock required, monthly membership payments, payment in local currencies, one-click certifications, and membership freezing, NovoScuba is set to redefine the industry. Available in 13 languages, at launch, the NovoScuba courses are written for the modern divers, with a focus on up-to-date content, interactive learning, and an engaging platform,” Mark Spiers concluded.
NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
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