Aurora Expeditions celebrated International Women's Day on March 8 with an important tribute. The expedition company specializing in nature cruises around the world is dedicating its new, purpose-built ship to marine biologist, oceanographer, and explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle, according to Travel Weekly. Each deck of the ship will also be dedicated to other influential female conservationists. Sylvia Earle Earle's contributions to exploration, conservation, and science has spanned decades, Travel Weekly reported. Not only was she the first female chief scientist of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but she has also worked with National Geographic since 1998. "Female scientists are leading the way in global conservation initiatives and we want to honour these five extraordinary women who work tirelessly to make the world a better place," Aurora Expeditions CEO Monique Ponfoort said in a statement. "The scientists we have chosen are inspiring leaders in their fields, and as part of the deck theming, we will educate our expeditioners on the impressive and important conservation work they continue to do. We are so proud to be able to honor these incredibly talented women."