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“I am impressed anew by... how much the harshness that challenges life is what causes the beauty. Birds fly because they must escape predators and search for food. Trees grow skyward because they compete fiercely with other trees for light. Living things need something to push off of. Each of us needs challenges to give us the right shape.”

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Book:Eye of the Albatross: Visions of Hope and Survival
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Eye of the Albatross: Visions of Hope and Survival

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Carl Safina
Carl Safina

Carl Safina, born in 1955, is a renowned author, marine biologist, and environmental advocate. His work primarily focuses on marine ecology and the relationship between humans and nature, using accessible language to reveal the importance of marine biodiversity and the impact of human activities on marine environments. more

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