Ocean Advocacy Advisory Board
Albert Falco
Albert Falco is a French scuba diving veteran and champion of underwater conservation. He was one of the longest-serving diving companions of Jacques Cousteau, Chief Diver, and later Captain of the RV Calypso. He now lives in France and is still active in preserving aquatic ecosystems.
"Many reports issued by eminent scientists on the state of the planet and especially the oceans show very alarming results. To preserve what we have left on our blue planet and enforce international law by hunting poachers on the oceans, only audacity and courage are abble to shake up consciences. The Captain Paul Watson, his organisation Sea Shepherd and his crew, display these qualities. Paul has already proven it by his actions worldwide, saving many marine creatures for the sake of future generations. " -- Albert Falco
 Dave Rastovich
Dave "Rasta" Rastovich is a professional surfer born in New Zealand. Dave's love of the ocean has led him to risk his life and freedom to defend the dolphins in Japan and to support efforts to save the world's whales. In October of 2007, Dave and fellow surfers paddled out to the infamous Cove in Taiji to oppose the dolphin slaughter. "The reason we surfers were there was to share the blood-stained waters at eye-level with our ocean kin awaiting their execution. Despite the fishermen taking great pains to hide their acts of cruelty, we seized an opportunity to bring this travesty to the world's attention."
Aside from conservation and surfing, Rasta is also known for his alternate lifestyle, which includes daily yoga sessions and meditation. Due to his concern for our environment, he maintains his very own organic veggie garden, and is constantly working on ways to make surfboards more eco-friendly.
 Kelly Slater
Kelly is a record 11 time ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Champion, he is both the youngest and oldest individual to win the title and he also has the most World Tour wins of any surfer. Kelly has co-written two books, Pipe Dreams: A Surfer’s Journey and Kelly Slater: For the Love, and has helped design a video game that bears his name – Kelly Slater Pro Surfer. Kelly has excelled on the big screen, staring in many surfing videos, TV shows, and he has helped create the IMAX 3D film The Ultimate Wave Tahiti. In 2007, Kelly started The Kelly Slater Foundation which raises awareness and financial support for existing social and environmentally conscious charities. Kelly also does PSA work to help gain awareness for the perilous state of our marine ecosystems. As a man who has made his living riding waves, Kelly has a unique perspective on the state of our oceans.
"There aren't many people in life who let nothing but their conscience and gut feelings guide them. It's even more rare to have a group of people do that for the betterment of the world instead of just themselves. I support Sea Shepherds for this exact reason. They put their heart into our planet to help even those people they're fighting." Kelly
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