The scientist I have chosen to write about is Sylvia Earle. She is an American oceanographer, aquanaut, author and lecturer. Her research concerns marine ecosystems with special reference to exploration, conservation, and the development and use of new technologies in the deep sea. She has led more than 50 expeditions worldwide involving more than 6000 hours underwater. She was the captain of the first all-female team to live underwater and set a record for solo diving in 1000 meter depth.
Her dedicated advocacy for the world's oceans has certainly contributed to the conservation of marine environments. She has inspired many people, including me, to do what we can to protect the environment. Her exploration of the deep sea has contributed significantly to what we know about the marine ecosystem.
I think Sylvia Earle was extraordinarily perserverant and determined. She spent such a long time exploring the deep sea and also advocating for the conservation of the world's oceans, for example by presenting speeches and lecturing. When I listened to her TED Prize talk, I was inspired by her wonder and amazement by the glory of the oceans and her urgency to awaken us from our ignorance about the role the oceans play in our lives and the importance of maintaining their health. She made me think about what the world would be like without the oceans and the horrifying effects of global warming.
People ask: Why should I care about the ocean? Because the ocean is the cornerstone of earth's life support system, it shapes climate and weather. It holds most of life on earth. 97% of earth's water is there. It's the blue heart of the planet — we should take care of our heart. It's what makes life possible for us. We still have a really good chance to make things better than they are. They won't get better unless we take the action and inspire others to do the same thing. No one is without power. Everybody has the capacity to do something.
---Sylvia Earle
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