In the past few decades, Earth's natural systems have endured more pressure than in all preceding human history.

I have lots of heroes: anyone and everyone who does whatever they can to leave the natural world better than they found it.

America gains most when individuals have great freedom to pursue personal goals without undue government interference.

Ignorance is the biggest problem of all for the ocean - and for many other things as well.

No water, no life. No blue, no green.

Never again will we have this good a chance as we now have to find an enduring place for ourselves within the natural systems that keep us alive. It's a sweet spot in history. That's why this is such a critical time.

Nothing has prepared sharks, squid, krill and other sea creatures for industrial-scale extraction that destroys entire ecosystems while targeting a few species.