Rick Riordan Quotes

Perhaps the time has come to formulate a moral code which would govern our relations with the great creatures of the sea as well as with those on dry land. That this will come to pass is my dear wish.

Our life on earth cannot sustain without healthy oceans - and because of that, the beings who inhabit and allow that eco system to work need our help. Let's start with our wonderment, and go from there. Allow that, and it becomes easy.

The sphinx will always have to be looked after.

Zoos should concentrate more on the preservation side of things.

I think it's important to watch out for our environment and to be careful.

My grandfather pioneered exploration of what he called 'our water planet,' then my father sought to understand the human connection, and now, as part of the third generation, I'm dedicated to not only raising awareness but also to empowering people to take action.

I'm not a vegetarian by any means; I eat fish. But the problem with shark finning is they catch the shark, cut their fins and throw them back in the ocean, and to me, that's wrong. If you're going to kill an animal, you should use the entire animal and do it humanely. I'm definitely not a big fan.

I do my very best to avoid shark fin.

It's time to end the cruel slaughter of whales and leave these magnificent creatures alone.

People protect what they love.

Endangered species are our friends.

Not only have I made films about the subject, but I've largely funded them on my own, so I'm fully committed to doing whatever I can to change the audience's respect and appreciation for the ocean. In 100 years I want whales, dolphins and sharks to still be around, and the ocean to be a healthier place.

I have been honoured to serve the whales, dolphins, seals - and all the other creatures on this Earth. Their beauty, intelligence, strength, and spirit have inspired me.

The inescapable price of liberty is an ability to preserve it from destruction.

Maritime nations still respond automatically to the shibboleth of the "freedom of the seas." Professing to believe in the "inexhaustible resources of the oceans," they bring species after species of fish and whales closer to extinction.

You only protect what you love, and you only love what you know.

You re being handed a national treasure. Your main responsibility is that whenever you may leave it, it still remains a national treasure.

I liked natural history. I liked the outdoors. And I found the sea quite interesting.

We've seen that if we do not pollute, then the environment becomes so beautiful.

I will protect public lands.

'Cod' was a great story. It let me talk about the environment without putting people to sleep.

We each have a moral obligation to conserve and preserve beauty in this world; there is none to waste.

There are a great many people who are in favor of conservation no matter what it means.

With care and protection, with safe havens in the ocean, there is still a good chance that we can turn things around.

The concept of conservation is a far truer sign of civilization than that spoilation of a continent which we once confused with progress.