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Pioneering marine scientist Sylvia Earle reflects on decades under the sea

Sylvia Earle is a pioneer in the field of marine science. She was one of the first people to ever use scuba technology for scientific research; she holds the women’s record for the deepest untethered sea walk and she became the first female chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In all, her career has spanned 70 years and counting. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Earle about her career, her passion for the ocean and how the ocean has changed.

Science & Technology August 7, 2026 Updated: August 7, 2026

In Aug, 11, 2014 file photo, marine biologist Sylvia Earle prepares to survey the corals off the coast of Islamorada, Fla. U.S.…