Episodes
In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Violet Coco from Australia.  Violet is an environmental protection activist with the A22 network and Extinction Rebellion.  Violet received a medal of courage from Captain Watson for her work in Australia.   She is currently facing a potential jail sentence of 15 months for her protest in Sydney.   She will find out in March if she indeed must serve that sentence, but she is hopeful there will...
Published 02/15/23
In today's episode, we will be speaking with Nathalie Gil from Sea Shepherd Brazil.  Nathalie shares with us the issues plaguing the Amazonian River Dolphin.  She also talks about other threats to marine and freshwater habitats around Brazil.   Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/ https://shop.paulwatson.com/
Published 02/07/23
In today's episode of The Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I am joined by Nikki Botha of CPWF South Africa.  Nikki gives us a detailed account of the plight of the fur seals in Namibia and sheds light on many of the challenges facing activists trying to protect wildlife in South Africa. Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/ https://shop.paulwatson.com/
Published 02/01/23
In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we will be catching up with Paul about his plans to go back to Iceland to save Fin whales from being slaughtered.  Paul also mentions that the Yushin Maru 2 and Yushin Maru 3 are in the Southern Ocean right now, potentially planning to kill whales next year. If you'd like to support the Captain Paul Watson Foundation please visit - https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/ Support the...
Published 01/27/23
In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we will be speaking about the fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus.  The fin whale is the 2nd largest animal on earth, reaching lengths of 88 ft, or 27 m.  The fin whale was slaughtered to the brink of extinction by whalers and is still in need of our protection.  Captain Watson plans to stop the killing of fin whales in Iceland in 2023, and with your help, he will do just that! To support the Captain Paul Watson Foundation please...
Published 01/15/23
In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we will be speaking with Lamya Essemlali about Sea Shepherd Origins.  Sea Shepherd Origins is comprised of Sea Shepherd France, Sea Shepherd UK, Sea Shepherd Brasil, Sea Shepherd Canada, Sea Shepherd New Caledonia, Sea Shepherd Hungary, and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation.  If you would like to know more about Sea Shepherd Origins please visit seashepherdorigins.org The Captain Paul Watson Foundation now has t-shirts and...
Published 12/30/22
In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast, we will be speaking with Haans Siver.  Utilizing her experience from being a former member of the Sea Shepherd crew, she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to her new role as Australian Coordinator.  Join us as we speak with Haans about the Captain Paul Watson Foundation down under! paulwatsonfoundation.org Support the show
Published 12/08/22
In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I speak with Paul about big news.  Paul also answers questions from listeners and talks about the lobster industry's impact on whales. Support the show
Published 12/02/22
In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I will be speaking with Paul about COP27.  I also ask Paul to clarify his role with Sea Shepherd Australia.  Why is Sea Shepherd Australia keeping Paul on the board if they are not going to allow him to participate in meetings?  We also ask Captain Watson a question from one of our listeners.  If you would like to ask Captain Paul Watson a question for a future podcast episode, please find us on Instagram @cpwf_podcast and DM...
Published 11/12/22
In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I will be speaking with Lamya Essemlali, the president of Sea Shepherd France.   Lamya and I will cover many topics including the partnership between Sea Shepherd France and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation.  Lamya also updates us on the campaigns that Sea Shepherd France is working on; Operation Dolphin Bycatch, Operation Nyamba, stopping offshore windmills that endanger ocean life, and more. If you would like to ask...
Published 11/06/22
In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I will be speaking with Paul about his recent newsletter regarding the Climate Change Conference next month in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.  Paul and I also talk about his book, Urgent! Save Our Ocean To Survive Climate Change. Link to Paul's books - https://shop.paulwatson.com/ If you'd like to sign up for Paul's newsletter, please go to the Captain Paul Watson Foundation website - https://paulwatsonfoundation.org/ Support the show
Published 10/21/22
In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I catch up with Paul about the whales that were killed in Norway, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.  Norwegian whalers have kill 580 whales in 2022.  Iceland has killed 140 Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus) - an endangered species!  In one instance a whale killed in Iceland came into the harbor with 4 grenade harpoons stuck in its body.  These whales are dying a slow and painful death.  Paul also mentioned a recent grind in the...
Published 10/13/22
In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I talk to Paul about the recent stranding of whales in France.  Paul also talks about some of the challenges marine life is facing in the Southern Ocean.   Paul mentions too that he will be at the Friday Harbor film festival on October 21-23, 2022.  You can go to www.fhff.org for more information. Paul mentions his new children's book We Are the Ocean which you can find on the foundation website, paulwatsonfoundation.org Lastly,...
Published 10/05/22
In this episode, we will be speaking with Captain Paul Watson about his new foundation.  Captain Watson explains his current relationship with Sea Shepherd and the different chapters around the globe.  If you'd like to support the Captain Paul Watson Foundation please go to paulwatsonfoundation.org Support the show
Published 09/16/22