While Eugenie Clark was alive, important events like WW2 and the Environmental movenment were happening.
World War two effected Eugenie Clark because this was one of the helping factors in getting a job in marine biology. Though she worked hard and knew a lot, back then, it may still be hard for a women to be tken seriously and be given a job for their talents. With a good portion of the men away in war, Eugenie had time to climb her way up the ladder of success to find a place in her marine biology field.
The Environmental Movement was a diverse scientific, social, and political movement that addressed specific environmental issues. It started around the 22nd of April 1970. With Eugenie conductiong a lot of research and products at this time, she was probably able to gather more information because of the worldwide support for her cause.