MISSION: WATER 42 HEADLINE WATER HEROES Philippe and Ashlan challenge young people to be engaged in the world around them, remain open- minded, and be flexible. Photos Courtesy: EarthEcho International I could cut my leg off - I'd still probably survive, but not very well, and that's what we're doing to the ocean. It's the life support system of this planet... we've been destroying it for decades, and we're essentially maiming ourselves.