Gerald Goeden Speaking Of Nature: May 2014

Conservation is one of the most bandied about words today. But what does it mean to different people?

The green turtle is an endangered species.

"A State without the means of some change is without the means of its conservation."
Edmund Burke

A tiny shrimp on the arms of a feather starfish.

"People are not going to care about animal conservation unless they think that animals are worthwhile."

David Attenborough

Whale sharks are killed for their fins.

"Basically, I think 21st century conservation is moving toward preserving ecosystems by dealing with the needs of people."

Edward Norton

Cuttlefish are masters of disguise.

"All the conservation efforts in the world won't be enough to make a dent in the ongoing sustainability crisis our planet faces."

Naveen Jain

Moray eel.

Gerald Goeden Speaking Of Nature