Ric O'Barry

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:political_party
gptkbp:advocacy public speaking
social media campaigns
documentary filmmaking
dolphin welfare
collaborating with NGOs
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Taiji,_Japan
SeaWorld
gptkbp:awards PETA's Person of the Year 2009
gptkbp:birthDate 1939-01-14
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Tampa,_Florida,_USA
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Florida
gptkbp:filmography The Cove
A Fall from Freedom
The Last Dolphin King
gptkbp:founded gptkb:The_Dolphin_Project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ric O'Barry
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Jacques_Cousteau
environmental movements
marine conservation efforts
animal rights movements
gptkbp:involved anti-captivity campaigns
collaborating with scientists on dolphin research
dolphin rescue operations
educational programs about marine life
international dolphin protection initiatives
mentoring young activists in marine conservation.
participating in protests against dolphin hunts
speaking at environmental conferences
training volunteers for dolphin rescue efforts
working with filmmakers on dolphin documentaries
advocating for policy changes regarding marine mammals
engaging with media to raise awareness about dolphin issues
promoting sustainable tourism practices related to marine life
collaborating with local communities for dolphin conservation
gptkbp:knownFor advocating against dolphin captivity
training dolphins for the TV show Flipper
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableQuote “I was part of the problem, now I’m part of the solution.”
“Dolphins are not ours to use.”
gptkbp:notableWork The Cove
gptkbp:occupation marine mammal specialist
gptkbp:residence gptkb:California,_USA
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Kathy_O'Barry
gptkbp:website dolphinproject.com