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Stat: $2.5 trillion\\u2014The estimated GDP of the ocean, according to a 2015 report by the World Wildlife Fund, making it the seventh-largest economy in the world.

Story: In this episode, we speak with Ashlan Cousteau and Philippe Cousteau Jr., who, inspired by the legacy of Philippe\\u2019s grandfather, undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau, have dedicated their careers to ocean conservation. They discuss how they\\u2019re continuing that legacy through their work with EarthEcho International and educating the next generation about the vital role that the ocean plays in our planet\\u2019s health and the global economy. We also hear from a member of EarthEcho\\u2019s OceanEcho 30x30 fellowship, Salma Mac\\xedas Torres, from Bah\\xeda de Los \\xc1ngeles, Mexico, about her efforts to engage youth to build a sustainable future for our ocean.