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.
Sylvia EarleAny astronaut can tell you you've got to do everything you can to learn about your life support system and then do everything you can to take care of it.
Sylvia EarleGlobally sharks have been killed for their fins, for their cartilage, for their livers, for their meat. But mostly what has driven some species of sharks to near extinction - including the hammerhead shark - is the new luxury taste for shark fin soup.
Sylvia EarleThe most important part is to take on the challenge of protecting the ocean as if your life depends on it - because it does.
Sylvia Earle