The ocean’s voice - Sylvia Earle at 90

About this episode

Sylvia Earle reflects on her remarkable career and the future of ocean conservation as she turns 90.

Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle has spent decades exploring the blue heart of our planet. From leading the first all-female aquanaut team to founding Mission Blue, she has dived deeper and stayed longer in the ocean than almost anyone alive. As she celebrates her 90th birthday, Rolex Testimonee, Sylvia reflects with Adam Vaughan on her extraordinary career, the changes she’s witnessed, and why she still believes in a future full of 'Hope Spots'. Planet Hope is brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative.   Guest: Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist, Oceanographer and Rolex Testimonee Host: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times Series Producer: Priyanka Deladia Sound Designer: David Crackles This podcast is advertiser funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Adam Vaughan

Guest: Sylvia Earle

Topics covered

• oceanography
• marine biology
• environmental conservation
• interview
• hope spots

Keywords

• ocean
• Sylvia Earle
• Mission Blue
• environment
• marine biology
• hope spots
• aquanaut

Sponsors

Rolex

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mission Blue, The Times

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