No creature on Earth ever has organized themselves in ways that we have, with the capacity to alter the nature of nature the way we have.

The climate has been changing. Of course it [has]. Evidence throughout history, [which] we can assess, especially during human history, shows there have been ups and downs. But the last ten thousand years have been relatively stable compared to now.

We have the capacity to alter the nature of nature. No, we don't have just the capacity - we are altering the nature of nature, the natural systems that cause the planet to function in our favor.

Scientists never stop asking. They're little kids who never grew up.

Knowledge is the key to making a difference.

The most important part is to take on the challenge of protecting the ocean as if your life depends on it - because it does.

We are not only warming the ocean and the planet as a whole, but we are also acidifying the ocean and changing its chemistry.