Dr. Richard C. Murphy received a Ph.D. in Marine Ecology from the University of Southern California. He began working with Jean-Michel Cousteau and his father, Jacques Cousteau, in 1968. Since that time he has been involved in a wide variety of projects and expeditions in many remote areas around the globe. Dr. Murphy’s role in these expeditions has included serving as chief scientist, photographer, writer, educator, or project director. He has participated in Cousteau expeditions conducted in such places as Papua New Guinea, Fiji Islands, the Caribbean, Indonesia, the Mekong River in SE Asia, the Amazon, Sea of Cortez, Australia and New Zealand.
Since 1973 Dr. Murphy has been involved with Jean-Michel Cousteau in the creation and implementation of field study programs for students of all ages. The objective of these programs has been to share the wonder and importance of the ocean realm with the public. Drawing on over 30 years of exploring and studying a wide variety of ecosystems and cultures, Dr. Murphy states, “I believe a better understanding of how nature works can not only promote an appreciation for the value of our natural heritage but also help guide the next generation in living more sustainably on the planet.” |
FREE On Aggressor Fleet Caribbean Yachts
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society has formed an exclusive partnership with the Aggressor and Dancer Fleets and Scuba Schools International (SSI) to give divers an opportunity to earn a Reef Ambassadors Certification that can be applied to their Master Diver Certification.
This new specialty course through SSI is unique because the entire program takes place onboard one of the Aggressor and Dancer LiveAboard dive yachts. This course is by far the most intense specialty courses as divers can log on average 5 dives and day, spending over 30 hours underwater while on their dive vacation. This gives divers an up close and personal connection to the richness, diversity and fragility of reefs.
The course, which normally costs $150, is now available for free to guests aboard select Aggressor and Dancer yachts throughout the Caribbean. The focus of this specialty course is to teach divers the value of key species by focusing on their ecological role and their connection to a healthy, sustainable reef ecosystem. In addition, this course will offer lessons on the vital connection between the health of reefs and human activities.
True to Ocean Futures Society Ambassador’s programs, this program strives to inform divers of important ecological and biological concepts as well as inspire divers to be ambassadors of the reefs when they return home. The Reef Ambassadors Specialty Certification for Scuba Schools International and the Aggressor Fleet and Dancer Fleet is a modest step toward helping divers take responsibility for the future of coral reefs. We all must work together to insure that our grandchildren have the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from these marvelous wonders of nature.
During the week long Reef Ambassador course, divers will learn about the relationships between key marine organisms, the value of reefs to humans, threats to their health and the role that divers can play to preserve the marine environment.The mission of the Ocean Futures Society is exploring our global ocean, inspiring and educating people throughout the world to act responsibly for its protection,  documenting the critical connection between humanity and nature, and celebrating the ocean's vital importance to the survival of all life on our planet.
For more information about Ocean Futures Society please visit www.oceanfutures.org
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