His image of the crying, dying dolphin has become famous. Today he documents the beauty of Futo and his dolphins and whale watching trips. He believes that drive can be stopped but must happen from within Japan. He is truly the great hope for saving Japan dolphins. The captive industry, it’s origin in the west continues to fuel the drive buying dolphins for marine parks and aquariums. On March 28, 2014 Ric O’Barry will be demonstrating in Switzerland at the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums demanding they stop their support of the drive.