A world renowned American oceanographer and highly accomplished explorer for many years, Sylvia Earle became the chief scientist at NOAA, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She is a founding member of the DOER (Deep Ocean Exploration and Research) organization which works to improve marine and subsea engineering, and is also an explorer for the National Geographic Society.

« SeaOrbiter is the only vehicle in the world to allow continuous observation of the ocean and its abysses. SeaOrbiter enables us to discover new species, new seascapes, new possibilities and will stimulate passions and vocations among explorers and adventurers over the world. »