The vast expanse of the ocean is nothing short of wondrous.

This magnificent body of water is home to a myriad of awe-inspiring creatures, from the tiniest seahorse to the colossal blue whale.

Beyond being a sanctuary for marine life, the ocean also serves as a thrilling playground for humans.

Whether it’s swimming, sailing, diving, or surfing, we’ve always found exhilarating ways to bond with the ocean’s vastness.

On one particular sunny afternoon, a woman decided to indulge in her favorite watersport: wakeboarding.

As she gracefully glided over the water, basking in the sun and relishing the thrill of the sport, she was blissfully unaware of the magical moment that was about to unfold.

Suddenly, a breathtaking spectacle caught their attention.

Both the man filming and the wakeboarding woman spotted dolphins leaping out of the water, a behavior known as “porpoising.”

And it wasn’t just a couple of dolphins; it was an entire pod, too numerous to count, swimming in perfect harmony alongside their boat.

The magic didn’t stop there.

The dolphins, seemingly curious and playful, swam right up to the wakeboarder, accompanying her as if she were a member of their pod.

The sight was so mesmerizing that it felt as if two worlds – human and marine – had momentarily converged.

Reflecting on this enchanting encounter, Wyatt Miller, who captured the moment on video and shared it on YouTube, exclaimed, “This was definitely one of the TOP 3 afternoons of my LIFE!!!”

Such intimate interactions with nature, especially on such a grand scale, are rare and profoundly moving.

It was as if the dolphins sensed the humans’ admiration and decided to grace them with their delightful presence.

However, while the ocean offers us countless moments of joy and discovery, we haven’t always reciprocated with kindness.

Our oceans are increasingly becoming dumping grounds, with an alarming 8 million metric tons of plastic finding its way into these waters every year.

To put things into perspective, there are five massive patches of plastic debris floating in our oceans.

One such patch, located between California and Hawaii, is as vast as the state of Texas.

While videos like Wyatt’s showcase the ocean’s beauty and wonder, they also serve as poignant reminders of the urgent need to protect these waters and their inhabitants.

The marine life, including the playful dolphins we so admire, are bearing the brunt of our negligence.

Simple actions, like recycling, minimizing the use of single-use plastics, and opting for matches over disposable plastic lighters, can make a significant difference.

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By Jake Manning

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Jake Manning is a senior writer at Shareably. Jake is a former college baseball player, but after graduating he realized his true passion lies in writing and traveling. Since graduating college, Jake has lived in 8 different cities, spanning 3 different continents. Now that he's settled stateside, he looks forward to coaching his kids' baseball team, writing his own novel, and continuing to share uplifting stories from around the globe.