Céline Cousteau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Céline Cousteau
Cousteau in 2013
Born	Céline S. Cousteau (1972-06-06) June 6, 1972 (age 53) Los Angeles County, California, USA
Nationality	American and French
Organization	CauseCentric Productions, The Outdoor Film Fellowship, The Javari Project
Known for	Film production and direction, exploration, conservation, design, ambassadorship
Children	1
Parent(s)	Jean-Michel Cousteau Anne-Marie Cousteau
Relatives	Fabien Cousteau (brother) Jacques Cousteau (grandfather) Simone Cousteau (grandmother)

Céline S. Cousteau, born on June 6, 1972, is an amazing explorer and filmmaker. She is known for making documentary films, exploring new places, and speaking up for our planet. Céline has even spoken at the United Nations and interviewed important leaders. She started CauseCentric Productions, a company that makes films about important environmental and social issues. Céline is the daughter of ocean explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau. Her grandfather was the famous Jacques Cousteau.

About Céline Cousteau

Her Family and Early Life

Céline Cousteau comes from a family of famous explorers. She is the third generation to explore the world. Her father, Jean-Michel Cousteau, makes films and works to protect the environment. Her mother, Anne-Marie Cousteau, is a photographer who goes on expeditions. Céline's brother, Fabien Cousteau, also explores the ocean and helps sharks. Her grandfather was Jacques Cousteau, a pioneer in ocean exploration. Céline grew up living in both France and the United States.

Céline spent some of her childhood on her grandfather's research ship, the Calypso. When she was nine, she went on a big trip to the Amazon River. This expedition lasted 18 months, and Céline spent two weeks exploring its waters. She saw parts of the Amazon that were still mostly unknown to people outside. This trip taught Céline how everything in nature is connected. It also showed her how people and nature are linked. This idea has inspired all her films, art, and work to help the planet.

Céline has one son with her partner, Çapkin van Alphen.

Her Education

Céline went to school at Norfolk Academy in Virginia. She also attended the United Nations International School in New York City. In 1994, she graduated from Skidmore College. There, she studied psychology and art. She later earned a master's degree from the School for International Training. She also received an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Aveiro.

Céline's Work

Making Films for Change

Céline Cousteau is the founder and CEO of CauseCentric Productions. This company creates and shares videos, especially short films. These films help share the stories of people and groups working to solve environmental and social problems. Céline also helped start the Outdoor Film Fellowship. This program helped young filmmakers and artists learn how to use stories to inspire change.

In 2019, Céline released her first full-length documentary film, Tribes on Edge. She first visited the Vale do Javari Indigenous territory in the Brazilian Amazon in 2007. This was for a PBS documentary called "Return to the Amazon." In 2010, the Indigenous people there asked her to come back. They wanted her to tell their story to the world. Céline spent time with the tribes of the Vale do Javari in the Brazilian Amazon. Their way of life is increasingly threatened by the modern world.

Art and Fashion Projects

Céline has also used her creativity in art and fashion.

• Spring/Summer 2016: She was a guest designer for Swarovski's Ocean Mysteries Collection.
• Fall/Winter 2016: She was a guest designer for Swarovski's Tribute to Tribe Collection.
• Fall 2017: She was an associate designer for Deborah Milner's Regenerating the Reef Couture Collection.

Being an Ambassador

Céline works as an ambassador and advisor for many groups. She helps spread important messages about conservation.

• International Spokeswoman for La Prairie skincare company (2007–2014)
• Sustainability Partner for Contiki Holidays (2010–2014)
• Advisory Council Member for Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation (2012)
• Council Member on Global Agenda Council of Oceans for the World Economic Forum (2012–2016)
• Ambassador for the TreadRight Foundation (2014–Present)
• Ambassador for Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program (2015)
• Advisory Board Member for Marine Construction Technologies (2015–2019)
• Brand Ambassador for Keen Footwear (2016)
• Advisory Board Member for the Himalayan Consensus (2017–2019)
• Board of Directors for the National Aquarium in Baltimore (2018–Present)

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Céline Cousteau para niños