If man doesn’t learn to treat the oceans and the rain forest with respect, man will become extinct.
Meaning of the quote
If we don't take good care of the oceans and rainforests, we won't be able to live on Earth anymore. The author, Peter Benchley, is warning us that we need to respect and protect these important parts of nature, or else we will disappear as a species.
About Peter Benchley
Peter Benchley was an American author who wrote the bestselling novel Jaws, which was later adapted into a popular movie. He went on to become an advocate for marine conservation, expressing regret over his earlier portrayals of sharks that contributed to fear and misconceptions about them.
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