Enric Sala

We are not going to save the ocean by being nice to it. We are going to save the ocean by protecting it.

The ocean is not a bottomless pit. It's a living, breathing system that needs our protection.

We have a choice: we can continue to destroy the ocean, or we can protect it and let it recover.

The biggest threat to the ocean is not pollution, it's apathy.

Pristine places are not just beautiful; they are essential for the health of the entire planet.

We need to create a global network of fully protected marine areas, where fishing and other extractive activities are banned.

The ocean is incredibly resilient. If we give it a chance, it can recover.

We are the first generation to truly understand the impact we are having on the ocean, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.

Protecting the ocean is not just about saving fish; it's about saving ourselves.

The ocean is a source of wonder, inspiration, and life. We must protect it for future generations.

Every time we protect a piece of the ocean, we are investing in our own future.

The ocean is a global commons, and we all have a responsibility to protect it.

We need to move beyond simply managing decline and start actively restoring the ocean.

The ocean is not just a resource to be exploited; it is a living entity that deserves our respect.

Hope is not a strategy, but action is.

We have to be bold, we have to be ambitious, and we have to act now.

The ocean is a mirror of our own health.

Conservation is not a luxury; it's a necessity.

The future of humanity depends on the health of the ocean.

We are all connected to the ocean, whether we live on the coast or in the mountains.