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The Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS) is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 by photographers, filmmakers, and eco-activists. Sparked by the love of the oceans, and concern at their evident decline, OPS shows the world, through visual media, what is happening on 70% of our planet. OPS hopes that individuals make a difference so that future generations need not adapt to a diminished environment. Our first film, The Cove, has won Audience Awards around the globe. It has also prompted many to take action to protect our oceans, its creatures, and our planet.

Louie Psihoyos

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OPS's executive director, Louie Psihoyos, is recognized as one of the world's most prominent still photographers. He has circled the globe dozens of times for National Geographic and other magazines. His imagination, wit, and iconic imagery have helped illustrate complex issues. With The Cove, he debuts his filmmaking talents with a feature-length documentary about the oceans.