

Xploration Awesome Planet
9 episodes
1. The Ocean's Apex

1. The Ocean's Apex
Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most spectacular places on the planet. In this episode, we observe two of the ocean's apex predators in the wild. We'll start in British Columbia following an orca researcher in the field to observe a hunt and try to get a biopsy sample of these massive predators.
22min
Oct 29, 2020
2. Wind

2. Wind
Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most spectacular places on the planet. In this episode, Philippe takes us inside one of the most powerful forces on Earth - wind. First, he joins researchers studying category five hurricanes, which have winds in excess of 157 miles per hour.
22min
Nov 7, 2020
3. Student Explorer

3. Student Explorer
Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr. as he journeys to the most spectacular places on the planet. In this episode, we reveal the winner of our third ever #StudentExplorer Contest. Philippe and the lucky student then head to Hawaii to meet up with famed conservationist Ocean Ramsey where they will swim with sharks three miles off-shore in their natural habitat.
22min
Oct 26, 2018
4. Sustainable Leaders

4. Sustainable Leaders
Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most unique formations and natural wonders of earth. In this episode, we'll visit a facility in Reno that makes biofuel for United Airlines aircraft. We'll also look at kelp farming in Maine, plastic waste reduction at the University of Pennsylvania, and ways solar technology has advanced.
22min
Dec 26, 2020
5. Slovenia

5. Slovenia
In this episode, we travel to the country of Slovenia and look at how karst rock has led to the formation of over 12,000 caves across the country. We'll also see how Slovenia is a global leader in sustainability including a capital city that hopes to achieve their goal of zero waste.
22min
Jan 2, 2021
6. Animal Rescue

6. Animal Rescue
In this episode, we will visit a few different animal rescues centers starting with the marine mammal centre in Vancouver as they tend to orphaned harbor seals. We'll then head to Thailand where illegally caught gibbons have been rescued and are slowly being reintroduced back into the wild. We'll then see the help given to an orphaned baby anteater in Panama.
22min
Feb 6, 2021
7. Invasive Planet

7. Invasive Planet
Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most unique formations and natural wonders of our planet. In this episode, we see a few different ways researchers are fighting invasive plants, animals, and materials in native habitats.
22min
Feb 13, 2021
8. The Power of Water

8. The Power of Water
Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most unique formations and natural wonders of our planet. In this episode, we'll see ways that water is the backbone of energy and resources in different areas across the planet.
22min
Mar 13, 2021
9. Teens Making An Impact

9. Teens Making An Impact
Join host Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, as he journeys to the most unique formations and natural wonders of our planet. In this episode, we'll meet teens that are working to make the planet a better place with innovative ideas and lots of hard work.
22min
Mar 20, 2021













