Once we appreciate how nature works, suggests Enric Sala, we will understand why conservation is both wise and essential to our survival. The director of National Geographic's Pristine Seas project, Sala tells the story of his scientific awakening and his transition from academia to activism. Using fascinating examples from his expeditions and those of other scientists, Sala shows the economic wisdom of making room for nature, even as the population becomes more urbanized. With a foreword from Prince Charles and an introduction from E.O. Wilson, this powerful book offers another way to think about our world and our future.