The most important thing for people to know about the governance of the Arctic is that we have a chance now to act to maintain the integrity of the system or to lose it. To lose it means that we will dismember the vital systems that make the Arctic work. It's not just a cost to the people who live there. It's a cost to all people everywhere.
Sylvia EarleWe have to look in the mirror first. What are we doing? How can we make a change? It always starts with looking in the mirror. Every individual can. Every individual can make a difference either by proactively doing something positive or by doing nothing. That's a decision, too.
Sylvia EarleWith every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you're connected to the sea. No matter where on Earth you live.
Sylvia EarleYou should know what is taken out of the ecosystem in order to give you a moment's sustenance.
Sylvia Earle