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".
Known For
Complete Filmography
Wealth Untold
2024
as Self - World Renowned Marine Biologist
A multigenerational network of women leaders fights to protect Belize's world-renowned barrier reef from environmental threats that endanger the livel...
Doppelgängers³
2024
An experimental documentary that draws on the experience of diasporas to challenge the commercialisation of the moon. Through encounters with doppelgä...
Eating Our Way to Extinction
2021
as Self
With searing insight that shines light in dark corners, EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION is a compelling feature documentary that opens the lid on the ele...
Who We Were
2021
as Self - Oceanographer
A look at the current state of the world, from the hand of six intellectuals and scientists who reflect on the present and postulate about the future.
Ocean Odyssey
2021
as Self
500 million years ago life left this blue womb and colonized the land, but we are still intricately linked to the ocean. Our climates, coastlines, eco...
Perpetual Planet: Heroes of the Oceans
2021
as Self
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle and a cast of marine scientists tell the story of the incredible work being done to protect our oceans fragile ecosystem.
Seaspiracy
2021
as Self
Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy.
She Is the Ocean
2020
as Self - Hero of the Planet
Examine the lives of eight extraordinary women who define the courage and spirituality it takes to lead a life of the sea. A Big Wave Surfer, a Freedi...
Guardians of the Kingdom
2020
as Narrator
Two mothers-one human, one whale- are bound by the history of the Kingdom they share and the future ahead.
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy
2020
as Self
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy, tells the story of Mike deGruy, an irrepressibly curious and enthusiastic underwater filmmaker who die...
Poisoning Paradise
2017
Journey to the seemingly idyllic world of Native Hawaiians, whose communities are surrounded by experimental test sites for genetically engineered see...
Sea of Hope: America's Underwater Treasures
2017
as Self
Follow ocean legend Sylvia Earle, renowned underwater National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry, writer Max Kennedy and their crew of teenage aqua...
Sonic Sea
2016
as Self
The devastating impact of industrial and military ocean noise on whales and other marine life.
Shark Land: Welcome to Cocos Island
2015
as Self - Mission Blue Founder
“Entourage” star Adrian Grenier ventures to Cocos Island off the shore of Costa Rica to bring attention to the plight of endangered sharks who are bei...
México Pelágico
2014
While the Pelagic Life team is chasing the elusive sardine baitball in the open ocean near Baja California, they stumble upon a crude shark fishing op...
Mission Blue
2014
as Self
This documentary follows oceanographer Sylvia Earle's campaign to save the world's oceans from threats such as overfishing and toxic waste.
Chasing Ice
2012
as Herself - National Geographic Explorer (as Sylvia Earle Ph.D.)
When National Geographic photographer James Balog asked, “How can one take a picture of climate change?” his attention was immediately drawn to ice. S...
Bag It
2011
as Self
An average guy makes a resolution to stop using plastic bags at the grocery store. Little does he know that this simple decision will change his life ...
Shark Island
2010
as Herself
Earth Report: State of the Planet 2007
2007
as Herself
On April 27th, at 2pm, National Geographic is using a version of the Environmental Performance Index to take a "pulse" of how countries are performi...
The 11th Hour
2007
as Self
A look at the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems. Featuring ongoing dia...
Saving Sea Turtles: Preventing Extinction
N/A
as Self
Saving Sea Turtles: Preventing Extinction tells the story of the 2014 sea turtle standing season in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Over 1,400 sea turtles wa...
Blue Serengeti
N/A
Dr. Barbara Block reveals the vast, rich and hidden world of the Pacific Ocean