Louie Psihoyos is an American photographer and documentary film director known for his still photography and contributions to National Geographic. Psihoyos is a licensed scuba-diver and has become increasingly concerned with bringing awareness to underwater life. In 2005, he created the Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS). In 2009, he directed and appeared in the feature-length documentary The Cove, which won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in 2010.