Oceanco and Jean-Michael Cousteau present the Fabien Cousteau Blue Award to Living Oceans Foundation at the 25th Anniversary International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design and Leadership Awards ceremony. In much the same spirit as Living Oceans’ educational outreach program, Oceanco has long been a proponent of raising awareness for the need to preserve the world’s oceans through research, education, and implementation of best practices.
From Mangrove Mud to Meaningful Work: Desta’s J.A.M.I.N. Journey
Some students I remember for their grades, their quick answers, or a moment that made the whole class laugh. Others I remember for the way they stepped into the mangroves.
Desta was the kind of student who thrived outdoors. While some students hesitated at the edge of the mud, he walked right in. And when he inevitably got stuck — because everyone does — he didn’t get frustrated. He laughed. Covered in mud, holding mangrove propagules in his hands, he embraced the experience fully.
Even then, it was clear that he was connecting with the environment in a way that went beyond the lesson plan…
