Philippe Cousteau explores our ocean's Apex predators.

Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most spectacular places on the planet. In this episode, Philippe takes us inside one of the most powerful forces on Earth - wind. First, he joins researchers studying category five hurricanes, ...

Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most spectacular places on the planet. In this episode, we reveal the winner of our third ever #StudentExplorer Contest. Philippe and the lucky student then head to Hawaii to meet up with famed...

In this episode, we travel to the country of Slovenia and look at how karst rock has led to the formation of over 12,000 caves across the country. We’ll also see how Slovenia is a global leader in sustainability including a capital city that hopes to achieve their goal of zero waste.

Philippe Cousteau meets with leaders in sustainable energy.

Philippe Cousteau visits rescue centers around the world that are working to save animal species.

In this episode, we see a few different ways researchers are fighting invasive plants, animals, and materials in native habitats.

In this episode, we’ll see ways that water is the backbone of energy and resources in different areas across the planet.

Philippe Cousteau explores the cause of volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis. We visit the Big Island of Hawaii, where there is still an active volcano. Then we visit a laboratory at Oregon State University that is able to simulate a tsunami. We’ll explore the damage that these massive waves ca...

Philippe Cousteau explores Yellowstone National Park, the site of a potential super-volcano. Fifty miles of magma lurks near the surface, and if it were to erupt, its ash would cover the earth and damage crops worldwide as well as our drinking water. Then Philippe visits Meteor Crater in Arizon...

Philippe Cousteau visits the Everglades of Florida and travels these waters by airboat to discover wildlife. Then we visit Yellowstone and explore this unique ecosystem that remains relatively undisturbed. We’ll also look at planet Earth as one giant ecosystem, and examine the inter-dependency ...

Philippe Cousteau ventures to Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, a place known as the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.” We visit the “Wall of Wind” in Florida where scientists simulate hurricane force winds. In Colorado, we follow a scientific research team pursuing a tornado. We travel to Te...

Philippe Cousteau takes us to the Poconos of Pennsylvania, where we find a variety of plants, including some that eat insects. We explore a lush forest and uncover several plants that are edible. We visit a laboratory that has made groundbreaking discoveries in the way plants communicate.

Philippe Cousteau explores the cause of recent forest fires. We examine the nature of lightning strikes and how scientists are tracking them. We visit the country of Iceland and venture onto a large glacier and explore an ice cave.We also discover why glaciers are melting and how this will change...

Philippe Cousteau travels to Utah where scientists have discovered a massive amount of dinosaur bones.  We also go to an area where dinosaur footprints have been preserved.  Then we visit Hawaii and see how these islands evolved from volcanoes.  Philippe then tours an old coal mine in Pennsylvani...

Philippe Cousteau visits the famous Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and finds what discoveries they've recently made under the deep sea.  Then we travel to the Florida coast where Philippe goes scuba diving to observe the health of their coral reefs.  Then we go to Maui, Hawaii and explore the...

Philippe Cousteau explores the famous waterfalls and geysers of Iceland.  Then he travels up a volcanic mountain, which is expected to erupt at any moment.  Philippe also discovers how Iceland uses geothermal and hydro power to produce all their electricity.  Finally, Philippe hikes on one of the...

Philippe Cousteau travels to Sedona, Arizona, where we look at the spectacular red rock formations.  Then we travel to Hawaii, which has red, black and green beaches.  We then go to Yellowstone National Park, where some of their hot springs produce brilliant colors due to heat-loving micro-organi...

Philippe Cousteau visits the Hawaiian Islands and explores their traditional methods of catching fish and collecting sea salt. Philippe also dives off the coast of Maui and discovers sea creatures along the coral reef. We also travel to Kauai and search a limestone cave where ancient artifacts ...

Philippe Cousteau visits the amazing landscape of Croatia, which has some of the worlds' most amazing waterfalls and caves. At the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Philippe explores the ever changing lakes systems due to naturally forming dams. Philippe also discovers some large caves and sees how s...

Philippe Cousteau looks at renewable sources of energy that can replace our reliance on fossil fuels and consequently, help clean up our atmosphere.  Solar panels, wind turbines and hydro-power are clean forms of energy that are being developed and deployed throughout the world.  There's also an ...

Philippe Cousteau visits Yosemite National Park, one of the first parks protected by the Federal Government.  We’ll explore the famous cliffs, such as El Capitan and Half-Dome.  We’ll head to the Mariposa Grove, which has 500 giant sequoia trees.  And we’ll look at the wildlife that thrives in va...

Philippe Cousteau visits the Mohave Desert, and discovers how varied deserts can be; some deserts are covered with sand dunes, while others have amazing vegetation.  We also travel to Death Valley, the hottest spot in North America.  Then we explore the Joshua Tree National Park, which has the un...

Host Philippe Cousteau travels to the Grand Canyon by helicopter, and gives us a close look at this amazing canyon, which is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.  We’ll also visit Bryce Canyon and its fascinating “hoodoos,” which are rock formations sculpted by weather.  We’l...

Host Philippe Cousteau visits an estuary in North Carolina and catches blue crabs, which have adapted to both saltwater and freshwater.  Then Philippe goes to Curacao and takes a submersible 500 feet below the surface to look at sea life.  We’ll also look at the latest NASA satellite that enables...

Philippe Cousteau explores the various ways our planet is always in motion.  We’ll visit the volcanic Mt. Saint Helens in Washington, where the movement of the earth’s crust caused this mountain to erupt and create devastation in 1980.  We’ll also discover how mountains are formed and earthquakes...

Philippe Cousteau explores the natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Philippe canoes on the famous, glacier-fed Lake Louise at Banff National Park.  We hike up a glacier at Jasper National Park.  We discover what’s being done to preserve the Woodland Caribou and White Bark Pine Trees.  And we v...

Philippe Cousteau visits NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and learns how a fleet of satellites is monitoring our planet.  Philippe flies in a DC3 aircraft over Arizona as part of NASA’s efforts to take soil moisture readings. We visit an observatory in the Province of Quebec, where new stars ar...

Philippe Cousteau explores the wild frontier of Alaska.  He takes a trip deep into bear country and witnesses a brown bear hunting for salmon.  We fly through the Denali National Park and land on a glacier near the tallest mountain in North America.  Philippe goes scuba diving in the frigid water...

Host Philippe Cousteau visits some unusual geological wonders on our planet. He explores the Petrified National Forest where 200 million year old trees have turned into rock. We visit Crater Lake in Oregon, one of the deepest and bluest lakes in the world. Philippe scuba dives off the Southern...

Host Philippe Cousteau visits geological wonders that have been shaped over time by water and ice. We go to the Grand Canyon, which is a treasure trove of earth’s history. Then Philippe visits an ancient cave on the island of Curacao; a cave that was excavated by sea water thousands of years ago....

Philippe Cousteau travels to Curacao and dives along the coral reefs to capture lionfish, an invasive species that’s destroying the sea life in these waters. We visit the Chesapeake Bay to see what’s being done to restore the oyster population. Then Philippe goes to Alaska and sees some areas th...

Philippe Cousteau looks at the impact tides have on many coasts. He travels to the Delaware Bay salt marsh, which is the habitat of many important creatures. We visit the Pamlico Sound in North Carolina, where high tides are dramatically eroding the coastline. We explore fascinating tide pools in...

Philippe Cousteau explores the unique beauty of New England. He travels to New Hampshire where he discovers the reason why leaves turn colors in the fall.  We venture to the beautiful and rugged Acadia National Park in Maine. Then Philippe visits Napatree Point in Rhode Island, where this barrier...

Philippe Cousteau visits Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, and discovers the canals that run through this city. Then we go to Lake Seneca in New York, where high school students test the water quality.  Philippe travels to Philadelphia where scientists monitor a creek by gathering fish in a...

Philippe Cousteau looks at some amazing feats of construction by animals. He visits a beekeeper who shows the incredibly precise honeycomb formations made by bees. Then we visit a spider display in Los Angeles and look closely at the intricacies of a spider web. Philippe travels to Pennsylvania w...

Philippe Cousteau looks at ways scientists are measuring the health of our forests. In New England, Philippe visits a white pine forest that is being threatened by invasive plants. At the University of California - Santa Cruz, students use sonic-tomography to look inside trees in order to detect ...

Philippe Cousteau looks at new ways of cultivating fresh, nutritious food. He visits a farm in Los Angeles where they grow food on a parking lot, just to show that fresh food can be grown in an urban environment. We also look into what distinguishes fruits from vegetables. The results can be surp...

We head to a winter wonderland in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Philippe joins the avalanche safety team at Ski Lake Louise as they show a few different ways of avalanche control including dynamite blasts on the mountain.  We then head to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for a snowshoeing expedition. A...

We look at different examples of cultural science.  Starting off in Hawaii, Philippe paddles out on a 6-man canoe during a lesson in early Hawaiian navigation.  Then it's off to Florida to join members of the Seminole tribe who show us different uses of plants as tools and food in the harsh terra...

This week we head to the bright sunshine and clear waters of the Bahamas. Philippe will start off getting up close underwater with Great Hammerhead sharks.  Then we join a professional freediver to get a look at the world's deepest saltwater blue hole. After that it's into the mangroves to see ho...

This week we look to debunk a few predatory myths from our oceans to deserts. We join the shark research team at the University of Miami for two days of shark studies - first right by the city skyline and then further out to sea. We then head to Florida where Philippe will visit an antivenom lab ...

The week from oceans to mountains we follow the paths of animal migrations. We start in Hawaii as Philippe joins a humpback whale research team to get up close and in the water with these majestic animals that swim thousands of miles each year to and from Alaska. Then it's into the Rocky Mountain...

This week we see examples of people making a difference to help our planet. We start at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation center in North Carolina as Philippe gets a tour of this incredible facility.  We then head to the beach where dozens of sea turtles are released back int...

This week we visit South Carolina. Philippe joins the Department of Natural Resources to tag tiger sharks in Port Royal Sound. Then we head inland for a hike to find wild venus fly traps. From there it's back to the shoreline of Port Royal Sound to examine ecosystem indicators through three diffe...

We look at the wonderful world of insects. Philippe heads to the University of Texas to see how research helping to control invasive fire ant populations. Then we go to Penn State University to look at the complex societies ants create. We stay at PSU to look at the importance of pollinators and ...

This week we head to the beautiful landscape of Glacier National Park. Philippe heads out to uncover insect fossils dating back 45 million years. Then we look at the intricate geology of the park itself. From there we track one of the most important food sources of the park - wild huckleberries. ...

This week we see how nature can sometimes be the best classroom. Philippe heads to Key Largo to join a high school class getting up close with local seagrass habitats. Then we head to the streams of Pennsylvania to go on a "Bio-Blitz" surveying aquatic insects. From there it's up to the Pacific N...

This week we see how science helps us prepare for natural disasters. Philippe heads to the University of Miami to see their incredible SUSTAIN lab that can simulate a category 5 hurricane. Then it's off to the mountains of Alberta to learn about avalanche safety.  From there's we head to South Ca...

This week we take flight within the animal kingdom.  Philippe joins a researcher to go into Congaree National Park in South Carolina to catch and tag local bats. We then look at the flight patterns and tendencies of wood storks. And finally from caterpillar to butterfly we examine the transformat...

This week we look at our microscopic world. Philippe heads to the University of Texas to break down the microscopic world of sand. He'll stay on campus to then look at how microscopic science plays a role in researching fire ants. From there it's off to the University of Pennsylvania to get deepe...

In this episode, Philippe Cousteau takes us to the American mid-West to see how wildlife in Yellowstone National Park cope with the harsh winter environment. We then climb to the top of Zion National Park’s most famous peak before heading to a Pacific island to explore some of the tallest sea cli...

Four artists are profiled who use nature as their inspiration. In this episode, Cousteau explores the different ways an environmental painter, sculptor, photographer and craftsman blend nature with art.

In this episode, Philippe Cousteau dives off the coast of Australia to explore the Great Barrier Reef. He then heads to James Cook University to get an up-close look at some of the country’s deadliest creatures. Philippe ends his journey by visiting the National Sea Simulator at the Australian In...

In this episode, Philippe Cousteau travels to New Zealand, where he explores Auckland’s volcanic field and comes face-to-face with one of the largest insects on the planet. We then head to the South Island for a breathtaking helicopter ride and a visit to a small coastal town.

Philippe Cousteau journeys to the most unique formations and natural wonders of our planet. In this episode, Cousteau heads to Hawaii to see an incredibly rare waterfall of lava pouring into the ocean. We’ll then visit the legendary Antelope Canyon of Arizona, walk atop a unique frozen lake in A...

The #StudentExplorer Contest goes to Cancun, Mexico to swim with whale sharks.

Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most spectacular places on the planet. In this episode, he unearths some of the ways scientists, students and regular citizens are working to save our Earth. From creating “safe havens” for New...

Philippe travels to Pennsylvania to explore a hidden wonder beneath the Appalachian Mountains and see how researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are using cutting-edge science to measure air quality in Pittsburgh. We’ll also investigate a bolder field where the rocks make a unique “ringing” so...

Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he visits rangers in our national parks to understand what their jobs entail. In this episode, we’ll travel to Yellowstone National Park to learn how rescue dogs can find people caught in an avalanche and how ran...

In this episode, we visit Pennsylvania to see how engineers are using new technology to fast-track the replacement of more than 500 bridges. Then it’s off to New Orleans for an inside look at the city’s newly constructed $1.1 billion dollar hurricane protection facility. A stop in Seattle reveals...

Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he looks into examples of human and animal coexistence. In this episode, Cousteau will travel to Australia to catch the world’s deadliest jellyfish and see how climate change could lead them to some of the countr...

Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he examines different methods of farming. We’ll join an oyster farmer as he pulls in a harvest off the coast of southeastern Louisiana, and then visit an aquaponics farm in Los Angeles to see how the owner is pro...

In this episode, we venture into the remote wildness of British Columbia, and get up close and personal with its animal inhabitants, including grizzlies.

Philippe Cousteau explores incredible conservation projects around the world.

Philippe Cousteau explores unbelievable marvels of nature across our awesome planet.

Philippe Cousteau meets with pro athletes who are using their platform to create a better world.

Philippe Cousteau travels to Fiji with the winner of this year's #StudentExplorer contest to explore the island and lend their hand to a coral reef restoration program.

Philippe Cousteau meets with incredible students across the country who are solving real problems in our world, with science.

Philippe Cousteau visits threatened places across the country. Beaches, National Parks, and oceans.

Philippe Cousteau explores the side of nature you don't always see.

Philippe Cousteau explores the incredible science taking place in remote locations across our planet.

Philippe Cousteau meets the science communicators making science more relatable for everyone.

In this episode, we’ll meet teens that are working to make the planet a better place with innovative ideas and lots of hard work.