The sea can feel distant even to people who live hundreds of miles from a coastline. It sits beyond the horizon, beneath ships and far below the surface, largely hidden from ordinary view.

In 1970, five women led by marine biologist Sylvia Earle made history during the Tektite II underwater mission, proving female scientists are vital in extreme environments. Their…

The sea can feel distant even to people who live hundreds of miles from a coastline. It sits beyond the horizon, beneath ships and far below the surface, largely hidden from…