I grew up in an area of a lot of growth, in Orange County, California, and spent most of my youth on the beach. I had witnessed the degradation of our Back Bay and the increased number of closed beach days over the years.

The ocean is the lifeblood of our world.

We can still maintain our coasts and oceans for the generations to come, who deserve what we have.

If we were to lose our fish that we appreciate so much by overfishing; or if we were to lose some of our favorite beaches to overbuilding and pollution, then how would we feel? It's become a case of not knowing what you've got until it's gone.

I have always had a very natural connection to the water, and that connection stems from the ocean itself.

I think people will be surprised at how fast they go next year. I do think world records will get broken next year.

People should make a stand for the things they love and want to see survive infinite generations.