Before he made "The Cove" Ric O'Barry was the lead dolphin trainer on the show "Flipper". After the dolphin that played Flipper died tragically, Ric dedicated his life to making sure that no dolphin ever lived in captivity again!
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Blood Dolphins: Who is Ric O'Barry?
Before he made "The Cove" Ric O'Barry was the lead dolphin trainer on the show "Flipper". After the dolphin that played Flipper died tragically, Ric dedicated his life to making sure that no dolphin ever lived in captivity again!
Added: Aug 5, 2011
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