Sylvia Earle: Extraordinary Explorer and Marine Biologist
CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE Young Explorer 4 CHAPTER TWO Becoming a Scientist 12 CHAPTER THREE A Leader in Oceanography 22 CHAPTER FOUR Ocean Expert and Advocate 32 Because of Sylvia Earle 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 46 Learn More 47 Index 48 About the Author 48
5 CHAPTER ONE Sylvia Earle has spent most of her life exploring the ocean Sylvia Alice Earle was born in Gibbstown New Jersey on August 30 1935 She grew up to become a pioneer in oceanography the study of the ocean She is known for exploring and researching the world’s oceans Earle knows the importance of oceans and the life forms that inhabit them She also knows that oceans are needed for the survival of our planet and all of YOUNG EXPLORER
