There is not a well-funded campaign among scientists to say, "Look, here's the evidence. You can read it yourself. Here are the facts. We're not making this up."

There are a lot of smart creatures out there. Dolphins, elephants, and whales are smart. And there are some really smart birds. I know some really intelligent fish. But they cannot know what humans know and are incapable of inflicting as much damage.

Ice ages have come and gone. Coral reefs have persisted.

This much is certain: We have the power to damage the sea, but no sure way to heal the harm.

If the sea is sick, we'll feel it. If it dies, we die. Our future and the state of the oceans are one.

America gains most when individuals have great freedom to pursue personal goals without undue government interference.

We have become frighteningly effective at altering nature.