TIME
Sylvia Earle is a pioneer of marine biology. Crowned with the nickname “her deepness” on account of her records in deep water exploration, she is also the first female Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the first woman accepted in the Explorers Club, and the first person named a Hero of the Planet by Time Magazine. Simply put, her love for the ocean has made her a true legend and role model for all humankind.