Sylvia Earle: How to protect the oceans (TED Prize winner!)

http://www.ted.com Legendary ocean researcher Sylvia Earle shares astonishing images of the ocean -- and shocking stats about its rapid decline -- as she makes her TED Prize wish: that we will join her in protecting the vital blue heart of the planet.

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[Debbie McDonald]

This should be shown in schools.

[vijishellboy]

STOP EATING SEAFOOD, I don't eat, thumbs up if you agree!

[jwoware]

yeah USA should sign the kyoto protocol. :s

[Wassila Howes]

An AMAZING Talk!! We all need to be AWARE & VIGILANT to protect the Earth & the Seas of our Beautiful Planet!! It should be shown in all schools, government institutions, Business Organisations, included in Mission Statements of all major programmes in construction & engineering. Taken on board every step taken when interfering with our ecosystem, in Space Explorations and countries land reclamations & city urbanisation! Showing it repeatedly in celebrations singing our 'Oath Earth Anthems'

[samala51]

No we just need to control how much and where fisherman fish.

[TomboyCentral]

One day the polar caps will melt

[TomboyCentral]

She persuaded me

[Richard Arterbury]

World Oceans Day June 8th nye Beach newport oregon

[Richard Arterbury]

This is amazing!!

[2000myplaylist]

Great speech ... great woman ... go vegan folks :) xo

[Chris Michell]

Wonderful talk and images;vital message. Heed!