It's taken us a short time to change the nature of nature. In my lifetime, more change than during all preceding human history put together.
Sylvia EarleI've spent thousands of hours under water. And even in the deepest dive I have ever made, 2.5 miles (about 4 kilometers) down, I saw trash and other tangible evidence of our presence.
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