Maria Cantwell actually said...

"Loss of that phytoplankton will literally have an unbelievable impact."

"We need to pass climate legislation to reduce the CO2 impact that is creating this problem as it relates to the oceans."

"If the health of the oceans was ranked on a scale of A being the healthiest, F being failing, where would we be right now in your assessment, given the gravity of this situation with acidification?"

"this Committee definitely is going to be more focused on elevation of the oceans and waterways and the health of the oceans and waterways"