1. Sylvia Alice Earle “Her Deepness” and “The Sturgeon General”

2. Life History Born on August 30, 1935, in Gibbstown, New Jersey. Born on August 30, 1935, in Gibbstown, New Jersey. 1938 moved to Paulsboro, New Jersey. 1938 moved to Paulsboro, New Jersey. Once old enough, she used a pond on her family’s farm to begin her interest in aquatics. Once old enough, she used a pond on her family’s farm to begin her interest in aquatics. Family moved to Florida, and at age 16, Earle attempted her first dive. Family moved to Florida, and at age 16, Earle attempted her first dive.

3. Profile 69 years old 69 years old Over 6000 hours of dive time Over 6000 hours of dive time Lead the first team of women aquanauts (1970) Lead the first team of women aquanauts (1970) The first woman scientist to gaze through the porthole of a submersible (1968) The first woman scientist to gaze through the porthole of a submersible (1968)

4. Education B.S. degree from Florida State University (1955) B.S. degree from Florida State University (1955) M.S. and PhD. From Duke University (1956, 1966) M.S. and PhD. From Duke University (1956, 1966) Multiple honorary degrees (Monterey Institute (1990), Ball State University (1991), Washington College (1992), Duke University (1993), Ripon College (1994), University of Connecticut (1994), University of Rhode Island (1996), Plymouth State College (1996), Simmons College (1997), Florida International University (1998), and St. Norbert's College (1998)) Multiple honorary degrees (Monterey Institute (1990), Ball State University (1991), Washington College (1992), Duke University (1993), Ripon College (1994), University of Connecticut (1994), University of Rhode Island (1996), Plymouth State College (1996), Simmons College (1997), Florida International University (1998), and St. Norbert's College (1998))

5. Job Titles Currently: President and Chief Executive Officer of Deep Ocean Technology and Deep Ocean Engineering in Oakland, California Currently: President and Chief Executive Officer of Deep Ocean Technology and Deep Ocean Engineering in Oakland, CaliforniaDeep Ocean Technology and Deep Ocean EngineeringDeep Ocean Technology and Deep Ocean Engineering Past: Past: Founded Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (1992) Founded Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (1992) Chief Scientist of NOAA (1990) Chief Scientist of NOAA (1990) President's Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere (1980-1984) President's Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere (1980-1984)

6. Her Specialty Marine algae and dedicated to ecosystems of deep sea Marine algae and dedicated to ecosystems of deep sea Sea Farming Sea Farming Deep water eco-structures Deep water eco-structures Prolonged underwater habitation on the human body Prolonged underwater habitation on the human body Damaging effects of man-made pollutants and global warming on delicate coral reefs Damaging effects of man-made pollutants and global warming on delicate coral reefs

7. Awards and Accommodations The Wings Trust Award 2003 The Wings Trust Award 2003 Ding Darling Conservation Medal, 1999 Ding Darling Conservation Medal, 1999 Barbie Ambassador of Dreams, 1999 Barbie Ambassador of Dreams, 1999 John M. Olguin Marine Environment Award, 1997 John M. Olguin Marine Environment Award, 1997 Marine Technology Society Compass Award 1997 Marine Technology Society Compass Award 1997 Lindberg Award 1996 Lindberg Award 1996

8. Texts Wild Ocean (1999) Dive! (1999) Hello Fish (1999) Sea Change (1995) Over 100 publications throughout journals and documents concerning marine science

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