Sylvia Earle and Ocean Conservation

Sylvia Earle, a renowned oceanographer, has spent over 7,000 hours underwater, advocating for ocean conservation. Her fearless exploration includes the Tektite project and record-setting missions. Despite challenges in government roles, she founded a company for deep ocean exploration. Collaborating with Google Earth and delivering a TED Talk, she raised awareness and funds for ocean protection.

What is Sylvia Earle's primary occupation?

• Marine Biologist

• Geologist

• Oceanographer

• Astronaut

What was the name of the underwater laboratory where Sylvia lived for two weeks?

• Poseidon

• Nautilus

• Tektite

• Aquarius

What nickname was Sylvia Earle given due to her dedication to ocean conservation?

• The Sea Guardian

• Her Deepness

• The Marine Monarch

• The Ocean Queen

What was Sylvia's role at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration?

• Chief Scientist

• Policy Advisor

• Director

• Researcher

What is the purpose of the submersibles designed by Sylvia's company?

• To conduct deep-sea mining

• To transport goods underwater

• To explore outer space

• To allow deeper ocean exploration

What was Sylvia's suggestion to Google that led to a collaboration?

• To call it Google Dirt

• To create a virtual reality ocean experience

• To map the ocean floor

• To develop underwater drones

How many times has Google Earth been downloaded?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 3 billion

What was the prize amount Sylvia received at the TED conference?

• $150,000

• $100,000

• $200,000

• $50,000

How much additional funding did Sylvia raise after her TED talk?

• $15 million

• $20 million

• $10 million

• $17 million

What is the key to ocean conservation according to Sylvia?

• Technology

• Government policies

• Awareness

• Scientific research