Ocean Inspiration: A Tribute to Jacques Cousteau

May 18 2011 - May 20 2011

Location:

The Sea Grill
Rockefeller Plaza
19 West 49th Street
New York, NY

and

The World Resources Institute
10 G Street NE, 8th floor
Washington, DC

Contact:

A tribute to Jacques Cousteau’s 100th anniversary.

Recognize, reward, and celebrate ocean advocacy.

Support ocean conservation and encourage action.

Created by Céline S Cousteau in collaboration with World Resources Institute

May 18, 2011, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Sea Grill, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY

Master of Ceremonies: Amy Robach, anchor of the Today Show
Awards ceremony: Innovation in ocean advocacy
Premiere viewing: Excerpt from the new film “My Father the Captain” by Jean-Michel Cousteau
Sustainable cuisine: Featuring top New York chef Jawn Chasteen
Live and silent auction: Patagonia excursion, whale watching trip, electric vehicle rental package, La Prairie Spa package, Fuerza Bruta Tickets, Sophie Theallet gown, and more. See the Auction Preview! (PDF, 66 Kb)
Dance & music performances: Derek Stratton choreography and Henri “Scars” Struck
Film screening: 100-second video tributes to Jacques Cousteau
Presenting: Reefs at Risk Initiative

Cocktail Celebration Tickets $250. Proceeds benefit the World Resources Institute’s Reefs at Risk Initiative.

May 20, 2011

Oceans Panel
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
World Resources Institute, Washington, DC

Note: We are currently at capacity for this event. Please contact oretta@wri.org if you wish to be added to our waiting list.

Future of the Oceans with Dr. Carl Safina and other experts
Stories from Jacques Cousteau Expeditions with Anne-Marie Cousteau (photographer with Calypso), Marc Blessington (diver with Calypso), and more

Arts at launch of Blue Vision Summit
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Carnegie Institute of Science, Washington, DC