IGNYTE Magazine Issue 01 | Page 29

Dr. Earle, formerly Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence.

In 2008 Dr. Earle founded Mission Blue, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to inspiring action to explore and protect the ocean.

Mission Blue’s conservation strategy is based on Hope Spots, ecologically important areas of the ocean that, if protected, can regenerate the ocean back to health.

EARTH'S BLUE HEART

29