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Boating In The Bahamas Post COVID-19

NASSAU, Bahamas The waters and white sand beaches of The Bahamas are known the world over, for their mesmerizing clarity and beauty. With its turquoise blue ocean spanning over 100,000 square miles, ranging from shallow 33 foot flats to drops more than 13,000 feet in depth, The Islands Of The Bahamas are a dream come true for boaters, from pleasure crafts to mega yachts. No other destination can boast of or lay claim to such a sailing paradise! This ecological wonderland, with breathtaking underwater flora and fauna and awe inspiring seascapes, has wowed the likes of world famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau and astronaut Scott Kelly, who documented their discoveries. So get going, start planning your next rendezvous and cruise to The Islands Of The Bahamas.

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Philippe Cousteau encourages people to honor planet on 50th anniversary of Earth Day

MIAMI – Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary oceanographer and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau, is on a mission to protect the planet. “I remember my grandfather always talked about the fact that we have to focus on education before we can actually focus on the environment,” Cousteau said. Now he and his wife, Ashlan, travel the globe teaching and encouraging students all over the world about the importance of conservation. “Looking into the eyes of these children, it’s all about hope and it gives us hope at the end of the day,” Ashlan Cousteau said. “It's so amazing to see when somebody has that true connection with nature, how it just completely changes your mood.