Paul Watson
Paul Watson is the founder of Sea Shepherd and a prominent figure in the fight for ocean conservation and international law. Renowned for his activism against whaling, he recently garnered attention for his visit to Nice, where he expressed his commitment to marine protection, claiming to have saved the lives of 65,000 whales. Following his release from a six-month imprisonment in Greenland, Watson's presence in Nice served as a powerful symbol ahead of the upcoming UN Ocean Conference, highlighting pressing issues such as overfishing, climate change, and ocean pollution. His engagement in local initiatives, including the creation of the first urban marine protected area, underscores his dedication to preserving marine biodiversity.
Born on Jan 02, 1950 (75 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 728 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Totals | 1 | 786,552 | 728 | $6,000 | 6$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Paul Watson is one of the accused charged with obtaining by false pretence and forgery of an official document.
3
Portugal:
Paul Watson is known for leading ships that prevent whaling by Japan and is focused on marine protection.
9
Brazil:
Paul Watson is known for his aggressive non-violence strategy in protests against whaling.
7
Monaco:
Paul Watson is a globally known figure in the fight against illegal whaling and the founder of Sea Shepherd.
7
Monaco:
Paul Watson is an environmental activist and founder of Sea Shepherd, who contributed a speech for Tom Frager's album.
8
Monaco:
Paul Watson is the founder of Sea Shepherd, one of the partner associations of the Ocean Fest.
6
Denmark:
Paul Watson is a whale activist whose red notice was recently removed by Interpol.
7
France:
Paul Watson is a Canadian-American activist and founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd.
8
France:
Paul Watson, founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd, advocates for the creation of a sanctuary for the orcas.
8
Monaco:
Paul Watson is highlighted as a great defender of life who was liberated due to citizen mobilization.
9