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Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.96,0:00:29.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're here today to address\None of the most pressing issues we face:
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.85,0:00:33.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the health of our oceans\Nand the plastics that contaminate them,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.77,0:00:35.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the impact on marine life,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.21,0:00:41.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the hazards they face,\Nthe hazards that we all face.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.90,0:00:47.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As a member of the TED community,\NI've witnessed the power of collaboration.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.05,0:00:49.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's through gatherings like this
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.00,0:00:53.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that unite us and help us hackle\Nthe most critical challenges.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.42,0:00:57.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Indeed, together, we actually\Ncan make magic happen.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.65,0:01:03.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As the director at the TED Prize,\Nit's my job, and also, really my privilege
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.65,0:01:08.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to bring people together\Nand put them behind big ideas.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.82,0:01:11.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To give you a little context:
Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.20,0:01:15.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the TED Prize was born out\Nof the TED conference.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.11,0:01:16.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's the vision
Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.21,0:01:19.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the leading entrepreneurs,\Ninnovators, and entertainers
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.91,0:01:23.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to change the world one wish at a time.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.86,0:01:30.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The winner is awarded 100,000 dollars\Nand a wish to change the world.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.67,0:01:36.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They are chosen because of the difference\Nthey've already made
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.63,0:01:41.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and really their ability to inspire\Nthis community and catalyze them to act.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.21,0:01:45.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In 2009, Dr. Sylvia Earle\Nwon the TED Prize
Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.18,0:01:52.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of her lifelong commitment\Nto saving the oceans.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.18,0:01:57.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sylvia was already a hero to many,\Nand her wish was to ignite public support
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.10,0:02:00.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to create a global network\Nof marine protected areas
Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.79,0:02:03.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in order to save and restore the ocean.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.09,0:02:05.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As a part of her wish, I participated
Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.75,0:02:08.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on the Mission Blue voyage\Nto the Galapagos,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.88,0:02:12.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,made up of technology innovators,\Nconservationists, entrepreneurs,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.88,0:02:16.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,actors, and artists who were\Nall there for one reason:
Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.88,0:02:18.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,protecting our seas.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.72,0:02:33.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can imagine there was\Na lot of intelligence, passion, and energy
Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.04,0:02:35.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on board of that one vessel.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:35.30,0:02:39.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And one of those people was Dianna Cohen
Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.30,0:02:43.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the co-founder\Nof the Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.00,0:02:46.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And Dianna really made us all aware\Nof the consequences of plastic
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.27,0:02:48.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and inspired us to act.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.51,0:02:52.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's nothing short of heartbreaking\Nto be out there on the sea,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.65,0:02:57.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of the most beautiful\Nand vital resources on our planet,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.49,0:03:01.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to realize the scope\Nof plastic pollution
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.15,0:03:05.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and its impact on marine life\Nand on our own health.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.15,0:03:07.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Proving the positive power\Nof the TED community,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.53,0:03:11.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,many of us got off that boat,\Nand we simply refuse to use plastic,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.53,0:03:15.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and some made generous commitments\Nto help spread this message.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.34,0:03:17.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The TED prize originated
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.82,0:03:21.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because we wanted to take\Nall of the inspiration, the energy,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.36,0:03:25.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that sense of possibility\Nthat you feel while experiencing TED,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.15,0:03:29.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and put it behind big ideas\Nin order to really make an impact.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.46,0:03:42.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So for me, it's been amazing to see\Nwhat Sylvia's wish has spawned
Dialogue: 0,0:03:42.00,0:03:46.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so many initiatives\Nand so many generous commitments.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.65,0:03:49.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What started with Sylvia\Nmaking a wish at TED
Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.46,0:03:52.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,lead to 100 of us\Ngetting on board of a boat
Dialogue: 0,0:03:52.09,0:03:55.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and working together to figure out\Na solution to save the ocean,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.41,0:03:58.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that lead to Diana Cohen\Nand the Plastic Pollution Coalition
Dialogue: 0,0:03:58.50,0:03:59.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,producing this event.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:59.72,0:04:03.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then, with all of you in the room,\Nand so many of you watching online,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.23,0:04:05.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is a real potential\Nfor countless of other acts
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.87,0:04:08.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that will help make this\Na healthier planet.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:09.50,0:04:13.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You are at the forefront of this movement\Nto get plastics out of the water,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.50,0:04:17.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it's with your support\Nthat we will see real change.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.50,0:04:19.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's an honor to be here today,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:19.10,0:04:20.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I want to thank you
Dialogue: 0,0:04:20.24,0:04:24.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for your leadership that will lead\Nto a healthier planet and create a world
Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.96,0:04:29.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where our children and where\Ntheir children will be able to thrive.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:29.00,0:04:30.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.38,0:04:32.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Applause)