Two Cousteaus Who Want to Save the Krill
From Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast by Blue Frontier
January 26, 2026 · 29 min · Season 7 · Episode 153
About this episode
The episode features Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau discussing their efforts to protect Antarctica's Southern Ocean and the impact of krill fishing.
In the latest episode of Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast, David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein speak with former guests and good friends of the Ocean Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau. Philippe is the third generation of the legendary family of Jacques Cousteau and a founder of the youth group Earth Echo International. Ashlan is a former entertainment journalist who now reports on the doings of sea stars and influencers of climate. Together they’ve produced ocean documentaries for CNN, the Discovery Channel and others, written books including ‘Oceans for Dummies’ and now are engaged in an effort to protect Antarctica’s Southern Ocean. They are supporting the establishment of protected areas and opposing massive commercial krill fishing that threatens the sea life, including penguins and whales, that depend on these tiny crustaceans. They have also launched an Omega 3 algae-based supplement – SeaVoir - to provide a healthier alternative to krill (or fish) oil that they also discuss. So, a fascinating encounter with a dynamic ocean duo. Please do listen in. ** Additional Resources ** SeaVoir — Building on the spirit of the Cousteau legacy of ocean exploration and conservation. With…
People in this episode
Hosts: David Helvarg, Vicki Nichols Goldstein
Guests: Philippe Cousteau, Ashlan Cousteau
Topics covered
- ocean conservation
- krill fishing
- Antarctica
- climate change
- documentaries
- Cousteau legacy
Keywords
- Cousteau
- ocean
- krill
- conservation
- Antarctica
- documentaries
- SeaVoir
- climate
- fishing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Earth Echo International, CNN, Discovery Channel
Products: SeaVoir
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