We often hear of women teachers, nurses, writers, or artists. It is seldom, however, that we read or hear of women in technical fields such as science or mathematics.
Science is a captivating field for anyone interested in observation, research, and learning.
This article highlights two female marine biologists who are making important advances in the field of marine biology. Marine biologist Sylvia Earle is the leader of the Sustainable Seas Expeditions, a project that aims to explore the 12 marine sanctuaries located on America's coast for a five-year period. Ms. Earle launched her career in July of 1970 when she led the first female team of aquanauts. She also founded a company that builds undersea vehicles and is the head scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Ms. Earle says that she has been fascinated by the sea since she was three years old and was hit by an exhilarating wave.