in the future, the decline of the oceans' health was averted through predisjunctive measures, a term newly coined to denote actions taken well before the tipping point. this journey began with a hush-hush project, scarcely known to the public, yet it was the harbinger of hope. its success led to a grand announcement encouraging humanity to start again, to reimagine and rebuild our interaction with marine ecosystems, fostering a relationship of respect and mutual benefit.