Jacques Cousteau

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect nature.

We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.

When one man, for whatever reason, has the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself.

The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish.

People protect what they love.

The future of the oceans, and thus the future of humanity, depends on our ability to understand and protect this vital resource.

What is a scientist after all? It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of the earth, into the unknown.

The human race is a single species, and we are all in the same boat.

The sea is an enchanted wonderland. It is a world of beauty and mystery, a world that we must protect.

The greatest danger to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.

From birth, man carries the weight of the earth on his shoulders. He is bowed down, but he is not broken.

The ocean is a vast and mysterious place, full of wonders and dangers.

We must realize that the ocean is not a bottomless pit, but a fragile ecosystem that needs our protection.

The world is a magnificent place, and we are privileged to be a part of it.

Man has a responsibility to protect the planet, not just for himself, but for all living things.

The sea is a mirror of the soul.

The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet, and we must do everything we can to protect it.

The future of humanity depends on our ability to live in harmony with nature.

The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat.