Even if you never have the chance to see or touch the ocean, the ocean touches you with every breath you take, every drop of water you drink, every bite you consume. Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea.
Sylvia EarleIf somebody dumps something noxious in my back yard, the dumper is the last one I would call on to repair the damage.
Sylvia EarleSharks are beautiful animals, and if you're lucky enough to see lots of them, that means that you're in a healthy ocean. You should be afraid if you are in the ocean and don't see sharks.
Sylvia EarleWe are depleting this immense diversity and abundance of life, and it matters tremendously for the future of the planet.
Sylvia Earle