Le Precheur, Martinique

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco paid tribute at the Precheur marine protected reserve to the former Captain of the Calypso, Albert Falco, a long time diving companion of Jacques Cousteau. His Serene Highness was surrounded by Falco’s wife, Maryvonne, granddaughters, his friend Michel Metery and the mayor of Precheur, Marcellin Nadeau. Albert Falco was a French scuba diving veteran and champion of underwater conservation. He made large contributions to the discovery and preservation of Martinique’s aquatic ecosystems. Falco passed away in 2012.

Photos © Monaco Explorations / O. Borde