America's Underwater Treasures

Limited Edition Book

America’s Underwater Treasures is a unique book and reading experience, part grand adventure on the high seas and near shore, part intelligent inquiry into the status of the health of the ocean, and part visual poetry. It is also, in large part, a great armchair adventure with insights into the working team of a Cousteau expedition, enlightened by the philosophy and time-honored experience of Jean-Michel Cousteau. For almost 300 pages of stunning photography, engaging text and first-person narrative, the authors guide us through the underwater delights and challenges of the thirteen National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monument that are the subject of the PBS television series of the same name.

The importance of this book, however, is not limited to these specific areas; as a microcosm of the world ocean, these seascapes and the work being done in them represent hope for the global ocean.

Book Details

By Jean-Michel Cousteau, President, Ocean Futures Society 
& Julie Robinson 

Photography by: Carrie Vonderhaar 

Published by Ocean Futures Society


• A limited press run of 1000 editions
• Each copy hand-signed and numbered by Jean-Michel Cousteau
• Behind the scenes and personal stories from each member of the Ocean Adventures Expedition Team
• Conservation concerns & success stories
• 258 pages of photographs and text from all 13 U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries and the first National Marine Monument
• Hardbound with dust jacket and slipcase
• Printing certified by the Rain Forest Alliance and the Forest Stewardship Council
• A portion of the purchase price supports OFS education programs and is tax-deductible
• Price: $250.00 + tax and shipping ($200.00 tax-deductible)
• Carbon generated from your shipment will be offset

Sidebar quote by Dr. Sylvia Earle


“My good friend and colleague Jean-Michel, his team of both experienced explorers from the days of Calypso and a new generation of divers, have created a magnificent work, blending art and natural history. Every American can be proud of the “treasures” found in this book. Every reader will become engaged by the message about why we must do more to safeguard our blue planet. America’s Underwater Treasures is a “must-have” for anyone who loves and cares about the sea.”