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Wouldn't you like to receive an inspiring letter like this from
Jaques-Yves Cousteau, inarguably
one of the most concerned human beings on the face of our Water Planet? 
If perchance you
already have, you can be as proud as I, and I'm posting it as an open
letter to all who love our
Water Planet and may be inspired to join Captain Cousteau in his quest to
protect our fragile
biosphere.

Dear Valued Member,

     Thank you!

     Thank you for demonstrating your continued concern about the
ecological well-being of our
life-giving Water Planet by renewing your membership in The Cousteau
Society.

     Your  continued support could not have come at a better time.

     You see, over the years my teams and I have spent thousands and
thousands of hours
diving.  We have observed and studied and seen, with our own eyes, the
world's waters sicken.

     Everywhere, there is continued pollution of the world's waters. 
Plastic refuse that will take
thousands of years to decompose.  Unseen clouds of toxic chemical
effluents.  Literally millions
of pounds of hazardous waste -- and, now, even radioactive nuclear waste.

     Reefs that teemed with life only 10 years ago are now almost barren!

     I passionately believe that it falls to the perceptive, caring few --
people like you and me -- to
investigate, research, and educate and warn.  Because by doing so we will
ultimately improve
life on our fragile planet.

     We feel strongly that our vast inquiry must continue in order for
Cousteau teams to
accumulate even more proof about the pillage of our seas -- and to
identify the reasons for hope
as well.

     We also believe that it is our duty and resposnibility to do more
than ever before to educate
people the world over about the delicate linkages of life.  The problems
of the sea simply cannot
be separated from those on the rest of the planet.  All life is
interconnected -- and the great life-
giving bank is the sea!

     But ... if the sea continues to be used as a global sewer, if we
continue to disrupt the natural
processes of our biosphere, we will surely bring on ourselves catastrophe
after catastrophe.

     We must never let this happen!

     I believe if enough of us care, if enough of us are willing to battle
against the forces of
destruction, we can prevent such catastrophes from ever happening.

     So, again, my heartfelt thanks for recommitting yourself to The
Cousteau Society and all that
we accomplish -- together, as explorers, advisors, educators -- to protect
and preserve the
magnificent web of life on our small Water Planet.

Gratefully,

Jacques-Yves Cousteau

P.S.  Your new Cousteau Society membership card is enclosed.  This
signifies your support of
our efforts, and I hope you will carry it proudly.

>>Me again:  if the above has inspired you to help strengthen the voice of
The Cousteau
Society, please contact:

Captain Jacques Yves-Cousteau
The Cousteau Society
870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 402
Chesapeake, VA 23320

>>P.S.  Capt. Cousteau's Calypso, of Silent_World, was crushed by a barge
in the port of
Singapore and has fallen victim to a tragic mistake in harbor maneuvering.
 It behooves all of us
to help Capt. Cousteau continue his work by contributing to the special
Calypso II account, which
has been opened to complete its construction.