Bill Clinton

“ We have also launched the Clean Water Action Plan that, among other things, reduces the runoff from farms and city streets that flow into our streams, rivers, and oceans.
While these efforts are important, the United States acting alone cannot preserve the health of the world's oceans and their marine life. ”

“ A recent United Nations study reported that more than two-thirds of the world's fisheries have been overfished or are fully harvested and more than one-third are in a state of decline because of factors like the loss of essential fish habitats, pollution, and global warming. ”

“ It will take concerted international action-both at the government level and from fish harvesters, workers, and consumers themselves-and a commitment to scientifically based fishing limits to rebuild the world's fisheries and ensure that future generations will benefit from their abundance. ”