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How has the world has changed for women? Inspiring women in their 70s and 80s look back

How has the world has changed for women? Inspiring women in their 70s and 80s look back.

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Sylvia Earle - Oceanographer

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Known as 'Her Deepness', Dr Sylvia Earle is one of the world's great oceanographers

Dr Sylvia Earle is 78 and is one of the world's great oceanographers and a campaigner for the protection of oceans.

Jane Little talks to Dr Sylvia Earle from the USA. She is 78 and is nicknamed 'Her Deepness' because of her daring exploits beneath the sea. She is one of the world's great oceanographers and explorers. She led the first team of women ‘aquanauts’ on a two-week underwater expedition. She is also a great champion of the oceans, campaigning for their protection.

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