Life In The Ocean Flashcards
When she was little, what did Sylvia do outside?
Sit and observe nature which she then described in a notebook
Where is Sylvia Earle from originally?
Paulsboro, nj
What body of water did Sylvia live near when she moved to Florida?
Gulf of Mexico
What famous naturalist helped to inspire Sylvia Earle?
William Beebe
What did Sylvia Earle help to design in order to explore the Pacific Ocean?
A one person spherical bubble
How did the whales respond to Sylvia’s presence near them?
They observed her.
What did she hear under the water?
She heard whales singing
How did Sylvia spend two weeks under water?
She lived in the deep sea station Tektite II in the USVI
What did she learn about fish when she was spending the two weeks at the deep sea station?
She learned that fish return to the same resting place much like humans
What surprised Sylvia about the ocean floor 1250 feet down?
There was a little light from the midday sun.
What did Sylvia compare the ocean 3000 feet below the surface to?
A galaxy
What percent of the ocean has been explored?
5%
Why does the author believe it is important to learn about the ocean?
So people will take care of it.
