Biosynthetic Potential of Global Ocean Microbiome

Tapping the ocean as a source of natural products -- Should we draw a line when it comes to innovation? Have, will or should we reach a level of civilisation where we decide to change our focus from "using and controlling our environment" to "maintaining our environment in its natural equilibrium". Taking advantage of our environment ... is that what humanity is about? Are we any different from the other animals? Shall we be remembered by the universe as the race or civilisation that wanted to take advantage of any aspect of its natural environment? Has greed made us completely cynical? Will we get the message when it's too late?