Happy World Oceans Day! In this very special episode, we sat down with Dr. Sylvia Earle — marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, and one of the most celebrated ocean researchers of our time. Named by the Library of Congress as a living legend and reverently referred to around the world as “Her Deepness,” Dr. Earle has spent the past 60 years at the forefront of ocean exploration, conservation, and marine science.
Recorded live at Harvard University in partnership with The Shift, host Sophia Li and Dr. Earle reflect on the miracle of life on earth and below sea, while speaking candidly about planetary boundaries, the economics of nature, and the dire state of our oceans and planet.
Dr. Earle makes the case that all wealth originates from nature, and that resource depletion has been perilously drawing down our world’s ‘bank’ for centuries. Yet, despite the challenges ahead, she shares the reason why this is actually the most exciting moment in human history.
Turning 91 this summer, Dr. Earle has spent decades diving into the unknown and coming back with the same verdict every time: this planet is a miracle, and we are squandering it. Join us for an episode that makes the case that wonder and joy are not a retreat from the climate crisis — they are fundamental drivers to solving it.
Speaker:
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist, Explorer, Founder of Mission Blue
Recorded live at Harvard University in partnership with The Shift
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Credits: Created by Sophia Li
Produced by Delilah Harvey, PodHouse
Video by PodHouse
