Captain Philip G. Renaud, USN (Ret), is the current Executive Director of the Living Oceans Foundation. His career in oceanography began at the Naval Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Oceanography in 1979.

Capt Renaud’s naval career took him to all corners of the earth. During his distinguished 25-year career in the Navy, he served as the oceanographer for an aircraft carrier (USS Theodore Roosevelt), was the lead oceanographer for the Commander, Second Fleet, and his naval career culminated as the Commanding Officer of the Naval Oceanographic Office.

Captain Renaud has earned Masters Degrees in Oceanography, Meteorology, Strategic Studies, and Business Administration. He is eminently qualified to lead the Living Oceans Foundation towards achievement of the Founder’s vision.