Captain Paul Watson

Author : Lamya Essemlali,Paul Watson
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781770853829

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Captain Paul Watson by Lamya Essemlali,Paul Watson Pdf

The behind-the-scenes true story of Paul Watson, the world's most famous eco-pirate and marine animal rights activist. Paul Watson became an animal rights activist at the young age of eleven, in 1962. When trappers killed a beaver that Paul had befriended, he systematically and efficiently located and destroyed their traps. This was the beginning of fifty years of animal rights activism. Among the international awards and recognition he has earned in that time, Time Magazine named Watson one of the top twenty environmental heroes of the 20th century. In 1969, when just eighteen, Watson co-founded Greenpeace. He was also the first man to intervene between a whale and a harpoon. Watson left Greenpeace to establish the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which uses more aggressive direct-action strategies to combat threats to the world's ocean creatures. With a goal of protection and conservation of marine mammals, their first priority is ending the illegal hunting of seals and whales. In Antarctica, Japanese whalers kill hundreds of whales each year. To circumvent the moratorium on commercial whaling, Tokyo disguises their whaling under the cover of scientific programs. Yet the environmental movement got results: Japanese whalers, who intended to kill 850 minke whales, returned with only 507 whales in 2010. The International Court of Justice was asked to require Japan to end this whaling program, and the campaigns have included sinking ten illegal whaling ships, ramming more at sea, confiscating hundreds of long lines and drift nets and making more than 250 expeditions worldwide to save hundreds of thousands of marine animals. Captain Watson, though fighting for a good cause, is labeled by some as a "pirate" and an "eco-terrorist," including those running Greenpeace today. But for those who think that petitions and banners will not be enough to save the ocean, he is a hero. To all his detractors, Paul Watson responds, "Find us a whale that disapproves of our actions and we promise to give it up!" In this book, Paul Watson reveals to shipmate Lamya Essemlali his motivations, campaigns, dangers and successes. Watson was recently arrested in Germany on a Costa Rican warrant that claimed he endangered the crew of a fishing vessel a decade ago. The Sea Shepherd feels the arrest is politically motivated and that he may be extradited to answer charges related to obstructing Japanese whaling activities. Watson skipped bail in Germany for an unknown destination, and is currently on the open seas.

Author : Nil Zacharias,Gene Stone
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781683352303

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Eat for the Planet by Nil Zacharias,Gene Stone Pdf

“An indispensable guide for anyone who wants to live to age 100—by making sure there’s a livable world when you get there.” —Dan Buettner, New York Times–bestselling author of The Blue Zones Do you consider yourself an environmental ally? Maybe you recycle your household goods, ride a bike, and avoid too much air travel. But did you know that the primary driver of climate change isn’t plastics, or cars, or airplanes? Did you know that it’s actually our industrialized food system? In this fascinating new book, authors Nil Zacharias and Gene Stone share new research, intriguing infographics, and compelling arguments that support what scientists across the world are beginning to affirm and uphold: By making even minimal dietary changes, anyone can have a positive, lasting impact on our planet. If you love the planet, the only way to save it is by switching out meat for plant-based meals, one bite at a time. “This fascinating, easy-to-read book will give you still another reason to eat plants and not animals: you will be doing a world of good—literally!” —Rip Esselstyn, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Plant-Strong “Eating plants is not just good for your own health, it’s imperative for the health of the planet. This well-argued, well-written book makes it clear why everyone should consider a plant-based diet today.” —Michael Greger, MD, New York Times–bestselling author of How Not to Die “Possibly the single most important environmental book I’ve read in years. A must for everyone.” —Kathy Freston, New York Times–bestselling author of The Lean

Author : Paul Watson,Warren Rogers
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1981-11
Category : Conservationists
ISBN : 0393335801

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Sea Shepherd by Paul Watson,Warren Rogers Pdf

Biography of British Columbia conservationist who is determined to stop the hunting of seals and whales, and used his own boat, Sea Shepherd, to do so.

Author : Captain Paul Watson
Publisher : GroundSwell Books
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781570678103

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Death of a Whale: The Challenge of Anti-Whaling Activists and Indigenous Rights by Captain Paul Watson Pdf

"CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON IS NO STRANGER TO CONTROVERSY. But this particular conflict was more personal than most. His latest book is a fascinating and thought-provoking account of what happened when anti-whaling activists found themselves at odds with tribal rights. Conservationists, eco-warriors, whale protectors, and supporters of Indigenous traditions—as well as anyone who simply loves a good story—will find themselves captivated by this tale. DEATH OF A WHALE: The Challenge of Anti-Whaling Activists and Indigenous Rights narrates the events as they unfolded. In 1998, Sea Shepherd began a campaign to protect gray whales from slaughter by members of the Makah tribe of the Pacific Northwest, who had recently invoked cultural entitlements to allow them to practice their ancestral hunting rights. Makah members, conservationists, and non-Indigenous Americans vehemently expressed disparate points of view about whether tribal whaling operations, which had ended almost a century earlier, should be recognized, even when they were not in accord with international Indigenous whaling regulations. This electrifying, real-life adventure story showcases an Indigenous community at odds with itself, governments and media that advance their own agendas, and grassroots organizers who display heroic activism. Highly detailed and documented, the book reveals Captain Watson’s deep and unwavering respect for Indigenous traditions and rights, even when they conflict with his own devotion to the sovereignty of whales. "

Author : Captain Paul Watson,Tiffany Humphrey
Publisher : GroundSwell Books
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781570678264

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Orcapedia by Captain Paul Watson,Tiffany Humphrey Pdf

ORCAPEDIA presents a sobering look at the current imprisonment of a highly intelligent, socially complex, non-threatening species—orcas—by an industry strictly for profit. Many remember the movement to release Keiko, the orca who appeared in the family drama Free Willy, into the wild. Today, there are dozens of other orcas still in captivity. Readers are introduced to more than 60 orcas by name along with colored photos, personal history, and notable incidents that have occurred during their captivity. The text makes it clear that captured orcas are imprisoned “inmates” and instills a full understanding of the injustices being perpetrated. Five pages of headstones of deceased orcas graphically illustrates the problems they face. Resources and recommendations on alternative interactions with orcas are provided. One of the authors, Captain Paul Watson, is the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and has worked on the front line for decades trying to protect the ocean’s wildlife.

Author : Paul Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Conservationists
ISBN : UCSD:31822033088840

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Seal Wars by Paul Watson Pdf

Captain Paul Watson, founding member of the Greenpeace Foundation, writes of his twenty-five years attempting to save the Canadian harp seal from slaughter and extinction.

Author : Paul Watson
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780771096532

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Ice Ghosts by Paul Watson Pdf

The spellbinding story of the greatest cold case in Arctic history—and how the rare mix of marine science and Inuit knowledge finally led to the recent discovery of the shipwrecks. Spanning nearly 200 years, Ice Ghosts is a fast-paced detective story about Western science, indigenous beliefs, and the irrepressible spirit of exploration and discovery. It weaves together an epic account of the legendary Franklin Expedition of 1845—whose two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, and their crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic ice—with the modern tale of the scientists, researchers, divers, and local Inuit behind the recent discoveries of the two ships, which made news around the world. The journalist Paul Watson was on the icebreaker that led the expedition that discovered the HMS Erebus in 2014, and he broke the news of the discovery of the HMS Terror in 2016. In a masterful work of history and contemporary reporting, he tells the full story of the Franklin Expedition: Sir John Franklin and his crew setting off from England in search of the fabled Northwest Passage; the hazards they encountered and the reasons they were forced to abandon ship after getting stuck in the ice hundreds of miles from the nearest outpost of Western civilization; and the dozens of search expeditions over more than 160 years, which collectively have been called "the most extensive, expensive, perverse, and ill-starred . . . manhunt in history." All that searching turned up a legendary trail of sailors' relics, a fabled note, a lifeboat with skeletons lying next to loaded rifles, and rumors of cannibalism . . . but no sign of the ships until, finally, the discoveries in our own time. As Watson reveals, the epic hunt for the lost Franklin Expedition found success only when searchers combined the latest marine science with faith in Inuit lore that had been passed down orally for generations. Ice Ghosts is narrative nonfiction of the highest order, full of drama and rich in characters: Lady Jane Franklin, who almost single-handedly kept the search alive for decades; an Inuit historian who worked for decades gathering elders' accounts; an American software billionaire who launched his own hunt; and underwater archaeologists honing their skills to help find the ships. Watson also shows how the hunt for the Franklin Expedition was connected to such technological advances as scuba gear and sonar technology, and how it ignited debates over how to preserve the relics discovered with the ships. A modern adventure story that arcs back through history, Ice Ghosts tells the complete and incredible story of the Franklin Expedition—the greatest of Arctic mysteries—for the ages.

Author : Paul Watson
Publisher : Fusion Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Environmentalists
ISBN : 1904132251

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Ocean Warrior by Paul Watson Pdf

Captain Paul Watson is a founder member of Greenpeace. Ocean Warrior is his own story - an amazing chronicle of courageous acts in support of deeply held convictions. This book will interest anyone interested in environmental issues.

Author : Peter Heller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1416546138

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The Whale Warriors by Peter Heller Pdf

Author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Dog Stars For the crew of the eco-pirate ship the Farley Mowat, any day saving a whale is a good day to die. In The Whale Warriors, veteran adventure writer Peter Heller takes us on a hair-raising journey with a vigilante crew on their mission to stop illegal Japanese whaling in the stormy, remote seas off the forbidding shores of Antarctica. The Farley is the flagship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and captained by its founder, the radical environmental enforcer Paul Watson. The Japanese, who are hunting endangered whales in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, in violation of several international laws, know he means business: Watson has sunk eight whaling ships to the bottom of the sea. For two months, Heller was aboard the vegan attack vessel as it stalked the Japanese whaling fleet through the howling gales and treacherous ice off the pristine Antarctic coast. The ship is all black, flies under a Jolly Roger, and is outfitted with a helicopter, fast assault Zodiacs, and a seven-foot blade attached to the bow, called the can opener. As Watson and his crew see it, the plight of the whales is also about the larger crisis of the oceans and the eleventh hour of life as we know it on Earth. The exploitation of endangered whales is emblematic of a terrible overexploitation of the seas that is now entering its desperate denouement. The oceans may be easy to ignore because they are literally under the surface, but scientists believe that the world's oceans are on the verge of total ecosystem collapse. Our own survival is in the balance. With Force 8 gales, monstrous seas, and a crew composed of professional gamblers, Earthfirst! forest activists, champion equestrians, and ex-military, the action never stops. In the ice-choked water a swimmer has minutes to live. The Japanese factory ship is ten times the tonnage of the Farley. The sailors on board both ships know that there will be no rescue in this desolate part of the ocean. Watson presses his enemy while Japan threatens to send down defense aircraft and warships, Australia appeals for calm, New Zealand dispatches military surveillance aircraft, the U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence issues a piracy warning, and international media begin to track the developing whale war. For the Sea Shepherds there is no compromise. If the charismatic, intelligent Great Whales cannot be saved, there is no hope for the rest of the planet. Watson aims his ship like a slow torpedo and gives the order: "Tell the crew, collision in two minutes." In 35-foot seas, it is a deadly game of Antarctic chicken in which the stakes cannot be higher.

Author : Paul Watson,Sarah Schuster,Michele Sciurba
Publisher : Edition Faust
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783949774010

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Captain Paul Watson Interview by Paul Watson,Sarah Schuster,Michele Sciurba Pdf

"You can take down an individual, you can take down an organization, but you can't destroy a movement." Paul Watson Captain Paul Watson, honored with the Jules Verne Award for his environmental activism in 2012, is a fighter with a clear mission: to protect the world's oceans from illegal exploitation and environmental destruction. "If the oceans die, we die." For decades, Paul Watson has risked his life for the conservation and well-being of marine life. At the age of 27, he founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In 1978, the Sea Shepherd became the first ship of the now world-famous fleet with the Jolly Roger flag, modified with a trident and shepherd's crook. In a new expanded edition, including a second interview and numerous extraordinary images from the Sea Shepherd archives, Watson vividly recounts the exciting stages of his unique life, opening up an exclusive insight into his highly politicized arrest in Frankfurt in 2012 and his adventurous escape that sent him on a nerve-wracking journey filled with storms and obstacles.

Author : Paul Watson
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781847658005

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Up Pohnpei by Paul Watson Pdf

After one too many late night discussions, football journalist Paul Watson and his mate Matthew Conrad decide to find the world's worst national team, become naturalised citizens of that country and play for them - achieving their joint boyhood dream of playing international football and winning a 'cap'. They are thrilled when Wikipedia leads them to Pohnpei, a tiny, remote island in the Pacific whose long-defunct football team is described as 'the weakest in the world'. They contact Pohnpei's Football Association and discover what it needs most urgently is leadership. So Paul and Matt travel thousands of miles, leaving behind jobs, families and girlfriends to train a rag-tag bunch of novice footballers who barely understand the rules of the game. Up Pohnpei tells the story of their quest to coach the team and eventually, organise an international fixture - Pohnpei's first since a 16-1 defeat many years ago. With no funding, a population whose obesity rate is 90 percent and toad-infested facilities in one of the world's wettest climates, their journey is beset by obstacles from the outset. Part travelogue, part quest, Up Pohnpei shows how the passion and determination of two young men can change the face of football - and the lives of total strangers - on the other side of the world.

Author : Paul Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798664263923

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Earthforce! by Paul Watson Pdf

The war to save the eco-systems and the biodiversity of the Earth is history's most important struggle. It is also a war by humans to protect the Earth from humanity...from ourselves. This struggle, unique and profound, requires an equally profound and unique guide to strategy. This book answers this need.Captain Watson draws on the genius of Sun Tzu, the discipline of Miyamoto Musashi, the perception of Marshall McLuhan, and his own field experiences to present an effective strategical guide for any serious student of environmental or conservation activism. This is the 3rd updated edition of the book.

Author : Captain Paul Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1089213719

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The Haunted Mariner by Captain Paul Watson Pdf

Captain Paul Watson of Whale Wars fame and founder and CEO of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society decided to publish what is one of his most famous poems. The Haunted Mariner is what poetry should be and will be enjoyed by poetry enthusiasts all around the world.

Author : Paul Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798663524704

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Quotations from Captain Paul Watson by Paul Watson Pdf

Captain Paul Watson was born on December 2nd, 1950 and raised in an Eastern Canadian fishing village called St. Andrew's-By-The-Sea. He began his life of activism at the age of eleven by freeing animals from trap-lines and destroying leg-hold traps and snares and at the age of 18 he was the youngest founding member of the Greenpeace Foundation.He then majored in communications at Simon Fraser University and worked as an Able Seaman in the Norwegian and Swedish merchant marine and served in the Canadian Coast Guard.He began professional writing as a journalist for the Vancouver weekly underground newspaper, the Georgia Straight contributing from 1969 to the present day. He served as a medic for the American Indian Movement during the occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973. He founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in 1977 and founded Friends of the Wolf in 1984.He was a national director of the Sierra Club 2003-2006He was officially labeled a pirate by the U.S. 9th Circuit Federal Court judge Alex Kozinski in 2012 although never charged with piracy.He co-founded the Mars Conservation Society and the Church of Biocentrism in 2018.His books include Ocean Warrior, Seal Wars, Cry Wolf!, Earthforce!, Sea Shepherd, Songs from the Southern Ocean, Dealing with climate Change and Stress, Desperate Mythologies: Theology, Ecology and the General Insanity of Humanity and The War That Saved The Whales. This is a book of quotations collected over many years of Captain Paul Waton's career as a Conservationist. Inspiring Words from an Official Pirate and Modern Day Captain Nemo.

Author : Paul Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3945400341

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You Can ́t Destroy A Movement by Paul Watson Pdf