SOLD OUT: 2026 Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture With Jean-Michel Cousteau

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is pleased to welcome ocean explorer, educator, and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau as the speaker for SCCF's 8th annual Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Sanibel Community House, with doors opening at 5:15 p.m.

?The son of French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel Cousteau has been exploring the ocean since first being “thrown overboard” by his father at the age of 7 with newly invented SCUBA gear on his back.

He has investigated the world's oceans aboard the famous Calypso and Alcyone expedition vessels; produced over 80 films and countless television specials, public service announcements, and articles; and been a dedicated advocate for the need to act responsibly and preserve the fragile underwater ecosystems that are so intricately tied to all life on earth.

Jean-Michel's lecture will be a rich multimedia presentation drawing from more than 70 years of exploration. He will share a wealth of storytelling supported by award-winning historic footage, as well as stunning high-definition images from his decades of diving, discovering, and documenting the ocean world.

Join SCCF for this unique opportunity to hear about a lifetime of ocean adventures and advocacy.