I've spent thousands of hours under water. And even in the deepest dive I have ever made, 2.5 miles (about 4 kilometers) down, I saw trash and other tangible evidence of our presence.
Sylvia EarleI love music of all kinds, but there's no greater music than the sound of my grandchildren laughing; my kids, too.
Sylvia EarleThe Earth is a unique system in the universe, the only planet we know of that's hospitable for humankind.
Sylvia EarleMy first breath was just...it just seemed impossible that you could actually breathe underwater. I knew in my mind it was possible, but actually experiencing it was such a gulp of joy and I feel it every time I go under the ocean. I love doing it, to be able to feel weightless, to spin on one finger, to do somersaults, to be like a graceful ballerina - even with a huge tank on your back you can do the most extraordinary things.
Sylvia Earle