Protecting Our Oceans

Oceana: Protecting the World’s Oceans (Narrated by Ted Danson)

Narrated by Ted Danson, this 2009 video is an overview of the issues plaguing our oceans and what Oceana is doing to help. From bottom trawling to overfishing, Ted discusses the ways in which we are drastically changing our oceans and, as a result, our climate and our world. Oceana has already set the stage for far-reaching policy change with many important victories, and continues to work tirelessly to protect our oceans and its incredible marine diversity.

Ted Danson: Oceana

Our planet is facing an environmental crisis. Climate change is drastically harming the world’s oceans, which are now polluted, overheated, and over-fished.
Founded in 2001, Oceana is dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans, and Ted Danson, star of “Cheers” and “The Good Place,” has been involved as a board member from the beginning.

Danson first got involved with protecting the oceans while living in Santa Monica, California, with his daughters. 

“We were going to go swimming and we came across a sign that said ‘No swimming, water polluted,’” he said. “They didn’t understand and I couldn’t really quite tell them.” 

HUNTING & CAPTURING

Awareness

As awareness grows about the ethical concerns surrounding captive marine mammals, there is a growing call to end the practice of keeping dolphins in captivity altogether. Advocates argue for the retirement of captive dolphins to seaside sanctuaries where they can live in semi-natural environments while receiving care and rehabilitation.

The plight of captive dolphins highlights the ethical and moral dilemmas inherent in their confinement. As sentient beings with a rich inner life and a deep connection to the ocean, dolphins deserve to live free from the constraints of captivity. It is incumbent upon society to advocate for the protection of dolphins in their natural habitat and to foster a culture of respect and stewardship for marine life. Only then can we ensure a future where dolphins can thrive in harmony with the oceans they call home.