Sylvia Earle
Oceanographer

Sylvia Earle Net Worth

Sylvia Earle is an award-winning oceanographer and lecturer who was born on August 30, 1935 in Gibbstown, NJ. She is a National Geographic explorer-in-residence and an expert on the impact of oil spills. She has been called upon to lead several research teams during various spills.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 30, 1935
Birth Place Gibbstown, NJ
Age 88 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

Award-winning Oceanographer and lecturer who became a National Geographic explorer-in-residence in 1998. She is also considered an expert on the impact of oil spills and has been called upon to lead several research teams during various spills.

Before Fame

She earned a bachelor of science degree from Florida State University in 1955 and later earned a master of science and doctorate of philosophy degree from Duke University.

Trivia

In 1998, Time Magazine named her its first Hero for the Planet.

Family Life

She tied the Deep Rover depth record set by Graham Hawkes, who she married. She founded the Deep Ocean Exploration and Research, which her daughter Elizabeth took over.

Associated With

In 1970, she led the first team of female aquanauts during the Tektite Project. Sally Ride was the first female Astronaut to enter low earth orbit.

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