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.
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Captain Paul Watson is leading efforts to find the humpback whale while preparing to depart for Antarctica.
Authorities search for entangled juvenile whale near Wilsons Promontory
Australia· 2026-02-17
Paul Watson is one of the accused charged with obtaining by false pretence and forgery of an official document.
Region Three residents charged with forging official document, false pretence
Guyana· 2025-12-03
Paul Watson is known for leading ships that prevent whaling by Japan and is focused on marine protection.
Activista do oceano Paul Watson promete na COP30 lutar contra minas no mar profundo | Oceano
Portugal· 2025-11-15
Paul Watson is known for his aggressive non-violence strategy in protests against whaling.
'Me sinto seguro no Brasil', diz na COP ativista contra caça de baleias alvo de pedido de extradição do Japão
Brazil· 2025-11-11
Paul Watson is a globally known figure in the fight against illegal whaling and the founder of Sea Shepherd.
6 auteurs qu’on a hâte de rencontrer au Festival du livre de Mouans-Sartoux, qui aura lieu du 3 au 5 octobre
Monaco· 2025-09-06
Paul Watson is an environmental activist and founder of Sea Shepherd, who contributed a speech for Tom Frager's album.
Rendu célèbre avec le tube Lady Melody dans les années 90, le surfer chanteur Tom Frager s’apprête à sortir un 5e album et s’engage pour la protection des océansMonaco· 2025-08-23
Paul Watson is the founder of Sea Shepherd, one of the partner associations of the Ocean Fest.
"Nous avons toujours très envie de venir": pourquoi l’édition niçoise de l’Ocean Fest a été annuléeMonaco· 2025-08-12
Paul Watson is a whale activist whose red notice was recently removed by Interpol.
Interpol ophæver arrestordre på hvalaktivist Paul Watson
Denmark· 2025-07-23
Paul Watson is a Canadian-American activist and founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd.
Au Festival international de journalisme, correspondants étrangers et festivaliers partagent leur regard sur la France d’aujourd’hui
France· 2025-07-14
Paul Watson, founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd, advocates for the creation of a sanctuary for the orcas.
Marineland d’Antibes : le ton monte entre la direction du parc et le gouvernement autour du sort des orquesFrance· 2025-06-11
Paul Watson is highlighted as a great defender of life who was liberated due to citizen mobilization.
Guillaume Néry, Alice Modolo, Jean-Pierre Dick... voilà ce qu'attendent nos 10 "vigies de l’Océan" avant le sommet de l'Unoc à NiceMonaco· 2025-06-05
Paul Watson, the eco-activist, was also present on the red carpet for Spike Lee's film.
Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, A$AP Rocky, Jason Momoa, Carla Bruni, Paul Pogba... tapis rouge de folie pour l'événement "Highest 2 Lowest" au Festival de CannesMonaco· 2025-05-19
Paul Watson is mentioned as a notable figure associated with the summit activities.
"Ce sera un sommet de combat": les enjeux de la conférence des Nations Unies sur l’Océan, qui se déroule à Nice en juin, décryptés par Olivier Poivre d’ArvorMonaco· 2025-04-28
Paul Watson spoke to his cousin about the incident and claimed he helped Mike and John escape.
New evidence in John Beckenridge disappearance case after 10 years
New Zealand· 2025-04-22
Francis Lalanne recently recorded a song in support of the environmental activist and whale defender Paul Watson.
Le chanteur et ex-candidat aux élections européennes Francis Lalanne déclaré inéligibleMonaco· 2025-04-17
Paul Watson is the founder of Sea Shepherd, which proposed to finance the care of the animals at Marineland.
Les orques de Marineland bloqués à Antibes: le parc espagnol qui devait les accueillir sort du silenceMonaco· 2025-04-11
Paul Watson is a whale activist whose red notice has been temporarily suspended by Interpol.
Interpol suspenderer red notice på aktivist Paul WatsonDenmark· 2025-04-08
Paul Watson is the founder of Sea Shepherd, which is actively working to protect the orcas and dolphins at Marineland.
Le parc est fermé depuis trois mois, l’avenir des orques et des dauphins de Marineland toujours en suspensMonaco· 2025-04-02
Paul Watson is the founder of Sea Shepherd.
"Sea Shepherd cherche le buzz": c'est la zizanie entre les associations mobilisées pour la défense des orques et des dauphins de MarinelandMonaco· 2025-04-02Paul Watson plans to disrupt whaling in Iceland this summer.
Hyggst trufla hvalveiðar á Íslandi í sumar
Iceland· 2025-03-18
Paul Watson is a passionate defender of whales and was recently invited to the Carnival King of the Oceans.
A J-100, voici ce que l’on sait déjà sur le sommet de l’Océan qui va se dérouler à NiceMonaco· 2025-03-07
Paul Watson is a whale protector and activist who made a sensation at the Carnaval de Nice.
Gad Elmaleh, Paul Watson... Voici les people qui étaient présentsau Carnaval de Nice cette annéeMonaco· 2025-03-02
The environmental activist Paul Watson was the guest of honor at the last illuminated corso of the Nice Carnival.
Revivez en images la dernière journée du Carnaval de NiceMonaco· 2025-03-02
Paul Watson, a marine conservation activist, was the guest of honor at the last illuminated parade of the Nice Carnival.
Paul Watson, invité d'honneur du dernier corso illuminé du Carnaval de NiceMonaco· 2025-03-01
Paul Watson is the founder of Sea Shepherd and a prominent figure in the fight for ocean protection.
Paul Watson, le sauveur de "65 000 baleines", était ce vendredi à Nice: on vous explique pourquoiMonaco· 2025-03-01