Contrary to popular opinion, I'm not dead--just working with my head down... No problem with the hijack. The thread was sinking fast anyway, although I really appreciate all of the comments. And, about Cousteau--he was a special friend to all who love the sea, and he served a great function in education about marine biology. However, students shouldn't see what he did as a goal when going into an academic program in Marine Biology. They will be sorely disappointed that they can't trot around the globe and do cool film studies like Cousteau did. The world of the standard Marine Biologist is mundane compared to that of individuals who spend their days making documentary films (extremely valuable as they are). He was one of a kind because of his approach, and the quality of the people he worked with.