Sylvia Alice Earle, 2003 Women of Discovery Sea Award

""Curiosity is a wonderful trait in both young people and scientists. Never stop being curious and never be afraid to ask questions."" — Sylvia Alice Earle

Marine Scientist

Born: 1935-01-01

Hometown: Gibbstown, New Jersey

Education: PhD in Botany

Achievements

Discoveries: Every dive brings a new discovery!

Expeditions: More than 100 explorations of the oceans

Biography

Scientist, inventor and explorer extraordinaire, Sylvia Earle holds records for the deepest unassisted dive, for living underwater, and for piloting submersibles she built and designed to make new discoveries on the ocean floor. She is currently leading an international effort to save the oceans.

Biography from "Women of Discovery"

Fun Facts

Favorite Item to have in the field: A submersible ship and flippers

Heroes: My mother, Alice Earle