Ocean Futures Society

About us

Ocean Futures Society was founded in 1999 by ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau to carry on his mission – to explore the global oceans and share with the world the critical connection between the quality of the ocean and the quality of our lives. Jean-Michel and his team participated in the first attempt to rehabilitate a captive orca, Keiko, star of the “Free Willy” film, and return him to his ocean home. Documenting the entire journey, the Ocean Futures Society team learned first-hand of Keiko’s challenges and the accomplishment of his final freedom.

Ocean Futures Society is committed to educating the public on marine conservation and finding sustainable solutions to protect our ocean planet. From creating educational programs around the world that immerse children in nature, to communicating the importance of sustainable living, to producing documentaries that shed light on the state of the planet, Ocean Futures Society reaches both large and small audiences, winning hearts, and helping people fall in love with nature.

Jean-Michel and his team participated in the first attempt to rehabilitate a captive orca, Keiko, star of the “Free Willy” film, and to return him to his ocean home. Documenting the entire journey, the Ocean Futures Society team learned first-hand of Keiko’s challenges and the accomplishment of his final freedom.

Jean-Michel Cousteau and his team at Ocean Futures Society travel the world, meeting new people, new cultures, and new environments – always bringing with them their message of education, inspiration, and hope for a more sustainable future for our life-support system: the ocean.