The Latest Breaking News from Paul Watson

Easter Island away, a drug lord in midfield, squirrel costumes, and 17 more bizarre stories from across the globe

From derbies on a ferry to Togolese imposters via itching powder, Paul Watson's new book is packed with wild and wonderful stories from across the globe

FourFourTwo · Aug 30

Iceland orders expulsion and re-entry ban on 21 anti-whaling activists, police say

Iceland is one of the only countries that still allows commercial whaling. Norway and Japan are the others.

Euronews · Aug 5

Paul Watson Foundation’s anti-whaling ship seized and crew detained after whaling vessel’s distress call

Whaling ship Hvalur 9 requested assistance because they believed their safety was under threat from the protest vessel Bandero

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Interpol Lifts Red Notice For Anti-whaling Campaigner Paul Watson

Global police organisation Interpol has lifted a red wanted notice requesting the arrest of Paul Watson, an anti-whaling activist and founder of the Sea Shepherd NGO, one of his lawyers told AFP on Tuesday.

International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025

Renée Fleming makes directing debut with wrestling-themed 'Così fan tutte' at Aspen Music Festival

Renée Fleming has made her directorial debut with Mozart's *Così fan tutte* at the Aspen Music Festival

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Interpol removes ‘Whale Wars’ campaigner Paul Watson from its most-wanted list

The 74-year-old is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Why Krill Conservation is Vital for Preserving the Whale Ecosystem: Exploring Captain Paul Watson's Synergistic Mission

As the founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, Watson has long stood at the frontline of ocean defence and is now bringing his passion and commitment to preserve the heart of the Southern Ocean.

International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025

‘Piracy’ to legitimacy: how companies like French ride-hailing platform Heetch can make their mark

The 2024 arrest and subsequent release of activist Paul Watson, the founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd that fights to protect ocean biodiversity, highlighted a division between two opposing camps. There are those who want to stay true to the NGO’s DNA by continuing to practice strong activism against poaching…

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2025

Paul Watson: unshaken by prison and still fighting for whales

Despite enduring five months of imprisonment in 2024, environmental activist Paul Watson remains more determined than ever to combat illegal whaling. Recently granted honorary citizenship by the city of Paris, he eagerly anticipates sharing his message at the UN Ocean Summit in Nice this June.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2025

Sea Sheperd's Paul Watson vows to keep fighting for oceans from Marseille

After spending five months in a Greenland prison, Paul Watson, the founder of Sea Sheperd, settled in Marseille. During a meeting with the major of the city, he thanked the city for its support and said he was ready to continue the fight against whale hunters worldwide.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 22, 2025