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“Seas the Day” at Paul Revere Middle School

“Seas the Day” a presentation by Jean-Michel Cousteau, the son of the late Jacques Cousteau,

will be presented to Paul Revere Middle School students on Tuesday, March 8th at 1:30 p.m. Paul Revere is located at 10505 Briar Forest, near Sam Houston Parkway in west Houston.

For more than four decades, Jean Michel, has been an explorer, environmentalist, educator and film producer. He will discuss with students the beauty and opportunities we face managing the waters of our world. This presentation is being made possible by The Dow Chemical Company. Dow for several years has been a partner with Paul Revere. About 300 students are expected to attend the presentation.

Jean-Michel is the founder of Ocean Futures Society, a non-profit marine conservation and education organization. As a spokesman and expert on marine environmental issues, he has produced over 70 films and has been awarded the Emmy, Peabody Award and the Cable Ace Award. Ocean Future Society produces public service announcements, multi-media programs for schools, books and web-based marine content that reach millions of people all over the world.

The Dow Chemical Company, is a supporter of the work Jean Michel in the area of education and preservation of the marine environment.

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