Speakers

Sylvia Earle is an oceanographer, explorer, author, lecturer, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, Leader of the Sustainable Seas Expeditions, Founder of Deep Search Foundation and Deep Ocean Exploration and Research, Council Chair for the Harte Research Institute, and formerly served as Chief Scientist of NOAA.  Author of 170 publications,  leader of more than 60 expeditions, she serves on various corporate and non-profit boards including the Aspen Institute.  She has more than 100 national and international awards, a B.S. from Florida State University, M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University, and 17 honorary doctorates. Her research concerns the ecology of marine ecosystems, ocean technologies, and marine conservation policies.