We 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.

The opportunity that is unique [to our] time is what inspires me to do everything I can to move things forward. This is the first time that we have the capacity to understand our place in the greater scheme of things to the extent that we do.

The Earth is a unique system in the universe, the only planet we know of that's hospitable for humankind.

Fish from all over the world, from deep in the sea, wind up in countries from Germany to Japan. That is just crazy.

Humans are the only creatures with the ability to dive deep in the sea, fly high in the sky, send instant messages around the globe, reflect on the past, assess the present and imagine the future.

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

We have been far too aggressive about extracting ocean wildlife, not appreciating that there are limits and even points of no return.