to think that 300 years ago whales were being hunted and were on their way to extinction , and then 200 years later mankind had realized the damage that was being caused and there was a war for the survival of man , the earth , and many of the species that were being driven to extinction , and further that 100 years ago the oceans and lands were in many places still reeling from the wars and devastation that came with the great collapse , to see the advancements in humanity , the civility , compassion , and concern of man , and see the results of hard work and dedication to a new manner of human conduct , the young couple discussed how bright the future seemed for them .