Dr. Sylvia Earle
Oceanographer, marine botanist, explorer,
ecologist, and writer, Dr. Sylvia Earle has worked tirelessly for the
preservation and exploration of the world’s marine ecosystems for over 50
years. Recognized by the Library of Congress as a “Living Legend,” Dr. Earle
made her first scuba dive as a teenager. Setting the women’s depth record for
solo diving (1,000 meters), she has logged more than 6,500 diving hours—feats
that garnered the moniker “Her Deepness.”
Formerly chief scientist for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Dr. Earle is author of five books and more than 125 scientific
and popular publications. Time
magazine’s first "Hero for the Planet,” she has been an
Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society since 1998. Dr. Earle
has pioneered research on marine ecosystems and has led more than 50
expeditions, with the Society. Most recently she was project director of the
Sustainable Seas Expeditions, a five-year project to explore and photo-document
the geology and creatures in the deep waters of each of the U.S. marine
sanctuaries.
An internationally renowned expert who has received
countless awards and honorary degrees, Dr. Earle has lectured in over 60
countries and appeared in numerous television productions. Her lifetime
commitment to environmental advocacy makes her a true ambassador for the
world's most precious resource.