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January 2025
Dr. Sylvia Earle
Since 1979, Dr. Earle has been known as “Her Deepness” – a nickname reported by the New York Times and Time Magazine that captures both her deep-diving achievements and her profound understanding of ocean ecosystems. This title reflects her groundbreaking work in deep-ocean research and her status as one of the world’s foremost marine scientists.
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