Louie Psihoyos is the co-founder of The Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS), a non-profit headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, that he started in 2005. OPS educates people on the importance of the ocean and inspires individuals to take action to protect one of our most critical natural resources.

As a National Geographic photographer for 18 years, Louie has worked to capture the beauty and destruction of the ocean, and his images has been seen by people around the world. He took his creativity and desire to motivate change a step further by directing The Cove, which won him a Sundance Film Festival Audience Award and the Academy Award for Best Documentary.

The Cove, is a riveting and thrilling documentary about a team of activists, filmmakers and divers on mission to penetrate a remote cove in Japan where thousands of dolphins are slaughtered each year. The film has shocked audiences and inspired them to action. You can do the same by seeing the film and supporting the OPS.

Actor and Activist, Fisher Stevens produced The Cove along with Paula DuPre Pesmen, whose film credits include three Harry Potter movies. A number of celebrity activists have also been inspired to get involved to help promote the OPS and The Cove. We invite you to learn more and help protect our one of our greatest natural resources.

OPS: Official site
The Cove: Official site
Watch the trailer: The Cove trailer
See the film: Buy the DVD or Digital Download
Learn More: Read about dolphins, mercury and our oceans
Support the cause: Donate money to OPS
Take Action: Lean how you can take part and help