Sylvia Earle, Champion of the Earth

Ocean explorer and environmental conservationist Sylvia Earle - also known as "Her Deepness" - was recognized in 2014 with a Lifetime Leadership award by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Watch this short video detailing her work as a Champion of the Earth, and listen to her acceptance speech below as she discusses the importance of studying our planet and the continued respect for our oceans.

Read the full article from UNEP here.