Steve Zissou

• Based on Jacques Cousteau, one of Wes Anderson's childhood heroes.
  
• Like Cousteau Zissou's crew wore red knit caps and uniforms, and Cousteau's son Phillipe was tragically killed in a plane crash.
  
• Page of interesting Zissou/Life Aquatic facts
  
• Trivia question for audience: What is the occupation of the real Steve Zissou from New York that i slisted in the final credits of the movie? (A: Lawyer)
  
• Link to Diving Almanac Page for Steve Zissou