Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, will open a dive center on the Caribbean island of Petit St. Vincent (PSV) in the southern Grenadines before the end of the year.
Following extensive research of the reefs and aquatic life in the region by Jean-Michel and his team, he felt PSV would be a perfect place to share the wonders of coral reefs with guests and locals.
The newly established local company, known as "Jean-Michel Cousteau's Caribbean Divers", is owned and operated by Jean-Michel Cousteau and long time colleague, Don Santee. The new dive center will provide guided dives as well as diving instruction and PADI certifications for all levels of divers. Both Jean-Michel Cousteau and PSV management view the dive center as the first step in an ongoing program to protect the waters and aquatic life in the region.
While the dive center will operate independently of the resort, they will share some facilities including the existing dock and boathouse. An on-staff naturalist/marine biologist will offer guided underwater tours and hikes around the island with the goal of educating and entertaining guests about the area’s rich marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The naturalist will also work with local schools and NGOs on surrounding islands including Union Island, Carriacou and Petit Martinique to develop educational programs and projects.
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