Harry Styles Calls Out SeaWorld

On One Direction’s US Tour kickoff concert in San Diego, Harry Styles called out SeaWorld. After noticing Dolphin Project Ambassador and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams among the concert goers, Harry asked the sold out crowd at Qualcom Stadium:

Does anyone like dolphins?  Don’t go to SeaWorld!

Harry became passionate about dolphins and after watching ‘The Cove’ & ‘Blackfish’ documentaries. Having visited captive dolphin facilities in the past, he’s made an informed decision to raise awareness about their plight.  He reached out to Dolphin Project’s Ric & Lincoln O’Barry.

“We’ve reached a tipping point,” said O’Barry. Dolphin activists no longer represent the fringes of public opinion. “Ringling Bros. [Circus] saw the writing on the wall and is ending their use of elephants. SeaWorld doubled down on their position. They have ramped up their advertising, yet their stock continues to drop. The issue of keeping dolphins in captivity has gone mainstream.”

Ric O’Barry is asking that everyone take the pledge not to buy a ticket to a dolphin show.

Click here to take the Official Pledge

Check out some of Harry’s Tweets:

Just watched ‘The Cove’ and it’s one of the best and worst films I’ve ever seen. Unbelievable. Watch it and see what you think.. — Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) September 21, 2012

Just had lunch with @LincolnOBarry @RichardOBarry and @CalAurand Check out @Dolphin_Project and see if you support them like I do. — Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) October 5, 2014

The O’Barrys and O’Harry. pic.twitter.com/JZpLCdtBid — Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) October 5, 2014

Thank you Harry for caring! Celebrities and fans from around the world chimed in to Harry’s defense.

@Harry_Styles So happy you exist #dontgotoseaworld ???❤️???? — Drew Chadwick (@TrueChadwick) July 11, 2015

Spread the word guys! We are bringing this awful multimillion dollar business to an end. #EmptyTheTanks #dontgotoseaworld — Maisie Williams (@Maisie_Williams) July 11, 2015

Nice work @Harry_Styles for encouraging people to #BoycottSeaworld . ????? — Harry Cook (@HarryCook) July 12, 2015

#NuffSaid https://t.co/gurpbgCLJz — Tyrus (@BrodusClay) July 12, 2015

I’m on Team @Dolphin_Project. Are you? #EmptyTheTanks @SeaWorld! RT if you agree they should free all?and ? ! pic.twitter.com/1aZDiN8mSs — Chiara Aurelia (@Chiara_Aurelia) July 12, 2015

Never buy a ticket to a dolphin or whale show #EmptyTheTanks — Pamela Anderson (@pamfoundation) July 11, 2015

I’m on #TeamDolphinProject . Are you? #BoycottSeaWorld #EmptyTheTanks ??? — Harry Cook (@HarryCook) July 12, 2015

Anyone thinking of going to @SeaWorld or taking their kids I implore you to watch #Blackfish first. — Anna Passey (@MissPassey) July 12, 2015

Pls welcome @AlexAllTimeLow to the #DolphinProject team. #DontGoToSeaworld #ThanksButNoTanks https://t.co/v6Huj13mCv pic.twitter.com/xGKsITiYal — Dolphin Project (@Dolphin_Project) July 11, 2015

Please support @Dolphin_Project and #EmptyTheTanks Don’t buy a ticket! Say NO to #Seaworld pic.twitter.com/GfMv6sTwiw — Harry M (@Oceanbluesblog) July 14, 2015

#harrystyles has spoken #dontgotoseaworld #OpSeaWorld pic.twitter.com/tFKEKemrRv — Beta Tauri (@Beta_Tauri2000) July 15, 2015

#HarryStyles took on #SeaWorld want to bet who will win?;-) #dontgotoseaworld #OpSeaWorld pic.twitter.com/U8mciz9ZSq — MonsterbuddyAjax (@MonsterbuddyAjx) July 14, 2015

OMG. HARRY! #dontgotoseaworld pic.twitter.com/pwtHtmqe9b — Vibey (@ClaryTheKey) July 14, 2015

confirmed harry is part dolphin and was kept in sea world until simon cowell rescued him #dontgotoseaworld pic.twitter.com/gqYRhUac3I — King Louis (@louartoceans) July 11, 2015

#dontgotoseaworld @Harry_Styles pic.twitter.com/1t7NqEgZ8T — Alexis (@alexiscarrara) July 12, 2015

and who needs SeaWorld anyway when we can have Harry whaling every night #dontgotoseaworld pic.twitter.com/WV3rXUBt7q — 3ème sexe (@3eme_sexe) July 12, 2015