Stephen answered our call. Now, let’s transform this moment into a powerful movement for conservation.
In his final Late Show monologue, Stephen Colbert responded to our playful, yet serious, job offer by saying, “It is really flattering to be considered.” He went on to spotlight the dolphins and our extraordinary team of scientists, veterinarians, and conservation experts at the National Marine Mammal Foundation.
Now, we’re inviting you to join us in creating a wave of action that raises much-needed awareness and support to help protect the animals we all hold dear.
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Dear Stephen,
You said, publicly, repeatedly, and perhaps dangerously close to manifesting, that you always wanted to become a marine biologist.
Normally, that sort of thing fades quietly into the universe alongside middle school trumpet ambitions and abandoned gym memberships.
But we heard you. And frankly, so did the dolphins.
So here we are.
The National Marine Mammal Foundation would like to formally invite you, James Island native, honorary Holy City ambassador, and soon to be retired host of The Late Show, to become unusually useful to Charleston dolphins.
This is not a joke.
Our Charleston Field Team is leading critical research to better understand dolphin health, environmental change, and the future of our coastal ecosystems. We’re on call 24/7 for sick and injured marine mammals – yes, they have our number – and we’re providing opportunities for local students who dream of becoming marine scientists themselves.
The work is essential.
The mission matters deeply.
The dolphins, we suspect, are cautiously optimistic about your availability.
And while we cannot promise:
- network television,
- a studio audience,
- or complete freedom from whale jokes,
we can offer:
- A welcoming team of world-class marine mammal scientists,
- extraordinary Charleston waterways,
- highly intelligent and charismatic dolphins,
- and the opportunity to help shine a national spotlight on conservation efforts happening in your hometown.
You once dreamed about this life.
Now we are gently, publicly, and likely persistently inviting you back toward it.
Because the truth is, the ocean needs good storytellers too.
And if this bold outreach accomplishes anything beyond mildly alarming your publicist, we hope it helps more people discover the incredible work happening here in Charleston to protect marine mammals and inspire the next generation of conservation leaders.
So if you’re heading home after May 21st… we may have found your next gig.
With admiration and hope,
The National Marine Mammal Foundation Team
P.S. To recap, this is an invitation. Not necessarily to trade late-night television for a wetsuit full time (though we wouldn’t complain), but to join us in shining a bigger spotlight on the dolphins of Charleston, the science happening in your hometown waters, and the extraordinary people working every day to protect marine life around the world.
Stephen, are you ready to accept the offer?
Whether you are Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert’s publicist, or someone who simply believes dolphins deserve the spotlight, there’s a place for you in this campaign.
For everyone else, you don’t have to wait for Stephen to say yes to support the work.
The dolphins made it to late night.
Naturally, they would like to stay in the conversation.
Share the campaign and help keep the spotlight on marine mammal conservation.
