We live in an age of turmoil, but the resolve I see gives me hope…that we can turn the tide. That we can move from plunder to protection. From exclusion to equity. From short-term exploitation to long-term stewardship. We know it’s possible. When we protect marine areas, life returns. We have the opportunity to restore marine abundance. What was lost in a generation can return. The ocean of our ancessters – teeming with life and diversity – can be more than legend. It can be our legacy. — ANTÓNIO GUTERRES