Growing up in the Midwest, Ed Rosenthal never saw the ocean until he was 12. He quickly fell in love, captivated by the wonders of the underwater world. But as he took in all the beauty, he could not help but also see the ugliness of pollution. It haunted him to the point that he knew he had to take action. Protecting the sea became his passion and his cause. He knew that to make a difference, he would have to reach out to others.