Sylvia Earle has done something no one else has — walked solo on the bottom of the sea, under a quarter mile of water. She tells what she saw — and what she has learned — about the giant, living system that is the ocean. And, she explains why seeing a shark is a sign for hope.
In this excerpt from her memoir, Sylvia Earle reflects on her relationship with the ocean, and how essential it is for human well-being and even survival.
The pioneering oceanographer and explorer describes walking on the ocean floor under a quarter-mile of water where light can scarcely reach.
Rita Patel offers this wonderful story from architect Christopher Alexander about a Japanese man and his fish pond that's a way of being to remember and make a habit.
Our daily pairing of an image with a quote this time had the "aquanaut" in mind.
Wendell Berry shares his wisdom on the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in this 4-minute video.
This week, Krista is traveling to Istanbul, Turkey. For the first several days, we'll be gathering interviews from this place at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East, Islam and democracy.
Sylvia Earle shows sea life to engineer Peggy Lucas inside an experimental underwater habitat called Tektite II (1970).
Can't download the mp3 so I can listen in my car on the way to work. What's changed?
Ron, if you click on the "Radio Show/Podcast" link in the upper left-hand corner of the page, you'll then be able to stream or download the mp3 file. Happy driving!
This is not working for me. A file is created but with zero kb
If I do what you suggested Ron do then I cn download the cut version of the interview, but I want the uncut version and I agree with Ron that it is not possible because you have changed your format
I haven't heard from you as to what is wrong with your presentation but when I try to download your uncut version of the Sylvia Earle interview it can only be as a HTML Document and not as an MP3 file. Please tell me what I should do to get it to download as an MP3 file
Martin,
Are you clicking on the link and opening a new window, or are you clicking on the link and selecting "Save target"? You need to let the pop-up window open and then save the file from the download link in the pop-up window. You may need to allow pop-ups for this site if you have a pop-up blocker running.
Hope this helps.
I'm not sure if it's my server or what, but things seem different with the way the site is formatted. The "share" field doesn't seem to work, I wanted to tweet, facebook and Google Plus this story, maybe later after I've finished it.
Wonderful- Two truly beautiful voice tones- thank you----Dave
I agree, both the guest and the interviewer provided a rich experience that made me appreciate NPR
and all the terrific radio available. How lucky we are.
what does sylvia earle eat? does she eat meat that is raised inhumanely? is she a vegetarian or vegan?
Did anyone ever answer the question - Is Earle at least vegetarian, and more hopefully, vegan? I am crossing my fingers that she isn't another one of those kind of "environmentalists".
Moving, inspiring inteview with Sylvia Earle today. Thank you.
The oceans are being ravaged by humans filled with greed as depicted by http://www.earthlings.com This interview was enlightening and it emphasized the importance and beauty of the oceans. Please emphasize the importance of being Vegan and saving the oceans. namaste! http://bit.ly/loveveg
Wonderful piece, excellent, both Sylvia's experience and Christine's charming questions and comments. Thank you so very much.
I will share with everyone!!!
Thank you for another amazing show, i just listened to the interview with Sylvia Earle and I am once again transformed and enlightened by her voice and knowledge. This radio show has become a big part of my continued education, I love what she said about first knowing then acting wisely with that knowledge.
The interview with Sylvia Earle was outstanding and reminded me of a time when most scientists and explorers, so engaged in their work, could not contain themselves. It seems that discussions with luminaries from almost any discipline now revolve around administrative tasks and funding. I hope others encountered the same visceral response I had to Ms. Earle's observations. Thank you.
Thank you Sylvia for your dedication and your life. Thank you for your passion toward all things living ...of the ocean.
so glad its not just me having trouble with the download of the uncut version. tried several days ago and again now and its coming down as a file that simply takes me back online. this wont do in my area of signal reception so i do hope it can be fixed easily. thanks.
Hi Mary Beth. I'd like to help you but want to make sure of what steps you're taking so I can make the process better. Would you be able to walk me through what you're doing -- either via email at tgilliss@onbeing.org or via phone at 651.290.1354? All the best and thanks for helping us!
Sylvia Earle is the founder of the Sylvia Earle Alliance and Mission Blue. She’s a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. Her books include The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean’s are One and Sea Change: A Message of the Oceans.
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