Saving Our Blue Planet, One Hope Spot at a Time

With more than 7,500 hours logged underwater and the wisdom that comes from working in just about every facet of ocean conservation — from assuming the helm as the first female Chief Scientist of NOAA to designing and engineering deep water rovers — Dr. Sylvia Earle’s wish to save the ocean is gaining traction, one “Hope Spot” at a time. Working beyond borders and ideologies, this early TED Prize winner advises heads of state on critical marine protection legislation and crisis response. She strives to help the rest of us understand the consequences of everything we put into — and take out of — the ocean. Most importantly, she believes that although humans are largely responsible for many stresses on the ocean, we also are its best hope for survival.

The Kauffman Center has curated this speaker specifically from the Changemaker Speaker Series.

This event is sponsored in part by the Kansas City Zoo.