They've placed their own safety on the line to get in there and care for these animals. ... We're delighted that we can help them out in some tiny little way.

In general sharks are struggling in the wild, and leopard sharks are no different. If these animals aren't allowed to reach an age or size where they can reproduce before they are removed from the environment, that has drastic implications for future generations.

Imagine if every fish and invertebrate at the Monterey aquarium died. That's the scale we're talking about.

I would characterize myself as a health and safety lover. My love for animals is because if you don't properly care for and manage the pet population, you can have some serious health consequences for people.

Cruelty to animals needs to be a matter of public concern as it directly affect public safety and human welfare. It can no longer be perceived of as merely an issue of animal welfare.

He obviously put his safety on the line. This was a selfless act on the part of the citizen. We believe his actions lead to the arrest of these individuals.