“Just as we have the power to harm the ocean, we have the power to put in place policies and modify our own behavior in ways that would be an insurance policy for the future of the sea, for the creatures there, and for us, protecting special critical areas in the ocean.”

—  Sylvia Earle

The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration in: Effect of Violent Video Games on Kids; Dogs' Efforts to Keep Mail Safe; Spanish Government Sues Over Oil Spills http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0305/18/nac.00.html,CNN.com, May 18, 2003

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