Ideas worth spreading

My wish: Protect our oceans

3,422,250 views | Sylvia Earle • TED2009

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.

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.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

About the speaker

Sylvia Earle

See speaker profile

Sylvia Earle has been at the forefront of ocean exploration for more than four decades. The winner of the 2009 TED Prize, she's a tireless advocate for our oceans.

Learn more

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.