Sylvia Earle
August 30, 1935 · 90 years old
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 G…
Known For
7 titles
Seaspiracy
Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species - and uncovers alarming global corruption.
Chasing Ice
Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers.
The 11th Hour
A look at the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems.
Eating Our Way to Extinction
Globally renowned figures and the world's leading scientists open the lid on the elephant in the room no one wants to talk about: the damaging effects of factory farming.
Mission Blue
Feature documentary about legendary oceanographer, marine biologist, environmentalist, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle and her campaign to create a global network of protected marine sanctuaries.
Perpetual Planet: Heroes of the Oceans
Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and a cast of pioneering marine scientists tell the story of the incredible work being undertaken across the planet to protect the fragile ecosystem of our oceans. Perpetual Planet: Heroes of t...
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy
When ocean explorer and filmmaker Mike deGruy dies unexpectedly in an accident, his wife returns to the edit room to make a film.