E46 - Conversation with Captain Paul Watson

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we get a chance to speak with Paul for the first time since his release from the prison in Nuuk, Greenland.  We touch on his time in prison and his plans to stop Kristján Loftsson from killing more fin whales off the coast of Iceland this spring.  Paul also mentions that the CPWF ship Bandero is stationed in Australia in case Japan decides to return to the Southern Ocean to kill more whales.Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

Since July, Captain Paul Watson has been in prison in Nuuk, Greenland.  Arrested by Denmark at the request of Japan, Paul's fate resides in the hands of the Danish Minister of Justice, Peter Hummelgaard.  Japan is using all of its political might to coerce Denmark into extraditing Paul, where the Japanese intend to lock Paul up for the rest of his life.We all need to raise our voices in order to put pressure on Peter Hummelgaard to FREE PAUL WATSON!Please continue to email the Danish Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard and ask for the immediate release of Captain Watson.Phone: +45 7226 8400Mail: [email protected] Text: Dear Minister Hummelgaard, Denmark has a proud history of upholding human rights and justice. Now is the time to stand on the right side of protecting the environment and free Captain Paul Watson. This has gone on too long, and Captain Watson is innocent. #FreePaulWatsonTag Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen on your social posts @metteUse the hashtag #FREEPAULWATSON on all social media postsCoordinate protests, contact media outlets, contact celebrities, contact your local governments, and share this message with everyone you know. Thank you for all of your efforts!Please continue to write to Paul in PrisonAnstalten PrisonC/O Paul WatsonNuuk, GreenlandDK-3900Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we get the rare opportunity to talk to Captain Paul Watson from prison in Nuuk, Greenland.  Paul was arrested on July 21, 2024, and he gives us an idea of what life has been like for him since his arrest. For those who support Paul, it is simply nice to hear his voice as he navigates through the bogus charges brought against him by Japan.  Paul's next court appearance is on Wednesday, November 13th.  Hopefully Greenland and the government of Denmark will do the right thing and release Paul!Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Danish lawyer Jonas Christoffersen.  Jonas gives us an excellent overview of the case that Japan has brought against Paul.  He also gives us insight into the legal process from a Danish perspective.  If you want to know what is going on with Paul's detainment in Nuuk, Greenland and his potential extradition to Japan, this episode will give you all of those details and more.Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we catch up with Captain Locky MacLean.  Locky gives us an update on Paul's quest for freedom.  Unfortunately at the last hearing on August 15th, the judge in Greenland chose to keep Paul in detention longer while the Danish Minister of Justice considers Japan's extradition request.  Locky makes the point that while Paul sits in a prison in Nuuk, Greenland, the Japanese whalers are out in the Pacific ocean killing fin whales and searching for new waters to kill more.  We need to get Paul freed so that he and his crew can stop Japan from killing more whales.  Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

In today's episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we get a chance to speak with John Paul Dejoria crew member Dior Sheen.  Dior has led a facinating life aboard ships, and she and her family have had many encounters with whales in Tonga.  Join me as we get to hear some fascinating stories from Dior.Sadly today Japanese whalers have killed a male fin whale.  The Kangei Maru factory ship intends to kill 59 fin whales.  Please help us implore the government of Denmark to release Paul Watson from the prison in Nuuk, Greenland.  We cannot let Paul be extradited to Japan!  To find out how you can help, visit our website at paulwatsonfoundation.org.Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

In today's very important episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast - we get a first hand account of Captain Watson's arrest from Captain Locky MacLean.  On July 21 2024, Captain Paul Watson was arrested by Danish police upon arrival in Nuuk, Greenland, onboard the M/Y John Paul DeJoria. Danish authorities claim that the arrest was made due to an international arrest warrant issued by Japan, related to his anti-whaling campaigns in the Antarctic more than a decade ago.Paul faces the possibility of extradition to Japan, where he would serve a life sentence.We need your help to #FREEPAULWATSON.https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/freepaulwatson/Please sign this petition addressing the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, to release him from custody. As Paul once said, “Every social revolution in the history of humanity has been carried out by the passion, the imagination and the courage of individuals”.Now, we need individuals from all over the world to come together and campaign for the release of a man who has dedicated his life to protecting our planet. We need you. Please sign and spread the message amongst your communities. Together, we can do this.Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation podcast, we get a chance to speak with deckhand Dennis Alvey.  Dennis is a veteran volunteer with Captain Watson, having served on the Cleveland Amory in the 1990's.  Dennis gives us insight into a day in the life of a deckhand aboard the John Paul Dejoria.  He also shares his advice for those who are thinking about volunteering with Neptune's Navy.  These are critical times for the crew as they get ready to confront Kristján Loftsson out on the high seas around Iceland.  Let's hope the crew is successful in protecting the lives of fin whales.Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation (CPWF), we will be speaking with Captain Locky MacLean who is currently on our new ship the Bandero.  The Bandero is in Hobart, Tasmania preparing for its first mission.  Locky describes the aspects of the Bandero that make it the perfect vessel for the kind of work that CPWF does out at sea.  The Bandero was built by the Japanese government to patrol the southern district of Japan's maritime boundary.   Captain MacLean gives us insight into the Japanese whaling industry and tells us what their current actions may suggest about their future whaling plans.   We also get a chance to talk about volunteering as a crew member aboard the CPWF fleet.Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/

 In this episode of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation Podcast, we speak with Captain Watson about two new ships added to the Neptune's Pirates fleet, the Bandero and the Nemesis.  The Bandero was recently acquired (with the help of John Paul Dejoria) to help confront the Japanese Whalers in the Southern Ocean, while the Nemesis was acquired (with the help of Dale Vince) by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK team.  Paul also mentions the initiative by Sea Shepherd France to create an orca whale sanctuary in France for orcas that are in captivity.Support the showhttps://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/https://shop.paulwatson.com/