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Biography
Sylvia Alice Earle (born August 30, 1935 in Gibbstown, New Jersey) is an American oceanographer. She was chief scientist for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from 1990–1992. She is a National Geographic explorer-in-residence, sometimes called "Her Deepness" or "The Sturgeon General".
Awards & recognition
- Ken Burns American Heritage Prize · 2024
- Mendel Medal · 2019
- Princess of Asturias Award — Concord · 2018
- Rachel Carson Prize · 2017
- Honorary doctor of the University of Liège · 2016
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- honorary doctor of the University of Miami · 2014
- Hubbard Medal · 2013
- Patron’s Medal · 2011
- Carl Sagan Award — Public Understanding of Science · 2010
- Hans Hass Award · 2010
- Rachel Carson Award · 2009
- TED Prize · 2009
- Women of Discovery - Sea Award · 2003
- National Women's Hall of Fame · 2000
- Gold Medal of the Society of Woman Geographers · 1990
- Order of the Golden Ark · 1981
- Library of Congress Living Legend
Filmography10 titles
She Is the Ocean
2020as Self - Hero of the Planet
2020as Self - Hero of the Planet
Seaspiracy
2021as Self
2021as Self
Chasing Ice
2012as Self - National Geographic Explorer
2012as Self - National Geographic Explorer
Mission Blue
2014as Self
2014as Self
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy
2020as Self
2020as Self
Poisoning Paradise
2017
2017
Eating Our Way to Extinction
2021as Self
2021as Self
StarTalk
2015as Self
2015as Self
The 11th Hour
2007as Self
2007as Self
Sea of Hope: America's Underwater Treasures
2017as Self
2017as Self