Sylvia Earle

Acting

Born: 1935-08-30
From: Gibbstown, New Jersey
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.3

Also Known As

Sylvia Alice EarleSylvia A. Earle

Biography

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 General".

Awards & Nominations17 won · 0 nominated

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Ken Burns American Heritage Prize

2024
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Mendel Medal

2019
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Princess of Asturias Award for Concord

2018
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Rachel Carson Prize

2017
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Honorary doctor of the University of Liège

2016
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honorary doctor of the University of Miami

2014
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Hubbard Medal

2013
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Patron’s Medal

2011
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Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science

2010
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Hans Hass Award

2010
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Rachel Carson Award

2009
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TED Prize

2009
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Women of Discovery - Sea Award

2003
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National Women's Hall of Fame

2000
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Gold Medal of the Society of Woman Geographers

1990
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Order of the Golden Ark

1981
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Library of Congress Living Legend