Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we will be speaking with Joshua Farinella.  Joshua was a general manager at a shrimp canning plant in India.  During Joshua's time there, he became very concerned with many of the practices the company was using in order to pass audits and maintain their monthly production goals.  Joshua is a courageous whistleblower who has gathe...

In today's episode we speak with Rob Read, the leader of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK.   Rob and I talk about the many campaigns the CPWF UK is working on, like the Ghostnet Campaign, Operation Silent Seals,  and Operation Bloody Fjords .  We get into detail about whaling in Iceland and the slaughter of pilot whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands.  Rob and his team have been docum...

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I have a chance to speak with the leader of CPWF Ireland, Alex Neubauer.  Alex and I talk about the Ireland Chapter of CPWF and some of the issues that are occurring around Ireland.  We talk about many topics, including seals, octopuses, oyster farms, salmon farms, and cold water coral reefs.  If you live in Ireland and you would like...

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we are speaking with Jackson McMuldren of Nahoia Kai Productions.  Jackson was a crew member on Operation Paiakan which sailed to Iceland and later onto the Faroe Island.  Jackson tells us about his adventures both in Hawaii and on the John Paul Dejoria.  He has encountered some fascinating sea life during his travels.  If you are into...

In this episode we speak with Captain Paul Watson about his latest book Hitman for the Kindness Club.  Here is a little bit about his book - Spanning 1961 to 2022, this electrifying collection of essays captures the spirit, mettle, and moxie of one of the most intrepid environmentalists of our times. Paul Watson developed an enduring passion for the wild as a youngster. This zeal propelled him on...

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast we will be speaking with Captain Watson and Lamya Essemlali.  Paul and Lamya will give us insight into Operation Ocean Killers, a joint campaign between the Captain Paul Watson Foundation and Sea Shepherd France against the Super Trawlers that are wiping out large schools of fish.  The Super Trawlers are enormous vessels that ta...

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I will be catching up with Captain Watson.  We will discuss the passing of Tokitae, whaling around Iceland, and the slaughter of the pilot whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands.  Captain Watson also fills us in on new things happening at the foundation.   Support the show https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, I speak with Captain Watson about the recent grindadrap in the Faroe Islands.  About 80 to 100 pilot whales were slaughtered in the Torshavn harbor, right next to a visiting cruise ship.  Unfortunately the John Paul Dejoria was unable to make it to the harbor before the whales were beached and slaughtered by the Faroese people....

It is a very special day, the Icelandic Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries has suspended the fin whale hunt until August 31, 2023.  With the crew of the John Paul Dejoria II close to Iceland, the Icelandic government has chosen to keep Loftsson and his killer harpoon ships at dock.  Captain Watson joins us to give an update on this wonderful news.    Support the show https://www.paulwats...

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we will be catching up with Captain Paul Watson on the John Paul Dejoria II ship.  Captain Watson and his crew are on their way to Iceland to stop the killing of endangered fin whales.  Captain Watson also talks about the brutal slaughter of pilot whales in the Faroe Islands which was taking place as we were recording this podc...

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast we catch up with Captain Locky MacLean.  Captain Locky is currently crossing the Atlantic Ocean with the crew of the John Paul Dejoria II.  They are on their way to New York City where they will undergo final preparations for Operation Paiakan.  Captain Locky gives us an update on the progress the crew has made with the ship.   He also...

In honor of Earth Day, we have a special edition of the Captain's Chair.  Today we will be speaking with Captain Paul Watson, Brinkley Davies, and Mike Coots. Brinkley Davies is a marine biologist, surfer, free diver, photographer, and the founder of the Balu Blue Foundation.  https://balubluefoundation.org/ Mike Coots is a photographer, surfer, shark attack survivor, and a shark advocate.  h...

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast, I get the chance to speak with Captain Watson about the announcement that Lolita may be released from her prison at the Miami Seaquarium in Florida.  Lolita is a Southern Resident Killer Whale taken from her family (the L Pod) at the age of 4 back in 1970.  She was sold to the Miami Seaquarium at this young age and used to earn...

We have a very special episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast.  This is a recoding of the first Captain's Chair event with guests Captain Paul Waston and Captain Locky MacLean.  Paul and Locky talk about Operation Paiakan and they talk about the future of the foundation.  In the last portion of the the event Paul and Locky answer questions directly from those that attended the...

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast we will be speaking with Haans Siver from CPWF Australia.  Haans joins me to tell us about a new fundraiser coming up on March 18, 2023 and April 1st, 2023.    CPWF Australia will be offering a screening of the new documentary "Watson" with a Q+A session afterward.   Here are the details below: Welcome to the Captain P...

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we get to hear from Captain Locky MacLean.  Locky is very busy preparing the John Paul Dejoria II for its upcoming mission to stop the Icelandic whalers.  We get to hear from him on how those preparations are going.  Locky also talks about the absurd lengths the Icelandic whalers go to get the fin whale meat shipped from Iceland all th...

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.   ...

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 show https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/

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 show https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/

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 -...

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...

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 Or...

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 ht...

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 https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/

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 P...