Episode 138: No Surrender! Paul Watson Talks About His Latest Victory Over Japan and The Battles Ahead
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“It’s obvious to me that Japan [was] seeking revenge for the international humiliation caused by the Whale Wars TV series, reporting our actions against illegal whaling. But my two little boys need me more than Japan needs its revenge” – Paul Watson
Special Episode: Finally released from Nuuk, Greenland prison, Paul Watson talks about Japan’s weak case to pressure extradition from Denmark and how it ultimately backfired on them. We also discuss whale communication and whales’ value to the oceans and humanity, how to make a difference with courage and purpose, and the battles planned for his crews in 2025 on behalf of not only marine life but all life on Earth.
Show Notes: Captain Paul Watson on His Battle With Japan, Activism, Whaling, and the Future of Ocean Conservation
Captain Paul Watson discusses his recent incarceration and its impact on raising global awareness about illegal whaling operations, particularly those conducted by Japan. He details his enduring 50-year battle against whaling, citing notable successes in countries like Australia and Chile. Paul reflects on the broader struggles faced by environmental activists and the importance of ‘aggressive nonviolence.’ He also touches on exciting advancements in whale communication, the crucial connections between ocean and land conservation, and the role of individual activism in saving endangered species. Despite his legal challenges, Paul remains committed to fighting illegal whaling and protecting marine life through various global Sea Shepherd campaigns.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions
00:14 Japan’s Whaling Controversy
01:23 Campaigning from Prison
02:33 Global Whaling Impact
05:12 Future Plans and Challenges
10:47 Whale Communication and Intelligence
15:28 Human and Marine Life Interactions
19:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Extra Credit
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Jack started Rewilding work as Executive Director of Sky Island Alliance in the mid-1990’s, organizing the Sky Island Wildlands Network design, ripping up illegal roads on forest service lands, installing wolf acclimatization pens on Ted Turner’s Ladder Ranch & conducting howling surveys to help make way for the final stage of the Lobo reintroduction program in the Southwest.
Through the years, Jack has worked with Dave Foreman and the Rewilding Gang to further Rewilding initiatives and education.
