Sea Shepherd Calls For Immediate Release Of Founder Paul Watson Following Arrest

Sea Shepherd is calling for the immediate release of its founder, Captain Paul Watson, who was arrested in Greenland while his ship was on its way to intercept a new Japanese whaling vessel. Watson could potentially face extradition to Japan, where he has been targeted for his anti-whaling activities. This arrest comes as a surprise to the Captain Paul Watson Foundation (CPWF), as they believed the Red Notice for his arrest had been withdrawn, but now suspect it was kept confidential to facilitate his arrest.

Despite Japan ceasing whaling in international waters in 2016, they continue to slaughter whales in their territorial waters. The recent acquisition of a new whaling ship, Kangei Maru, has raised concerns that Japan may resume whaling in the high seas. While Japan claims their whaling activities are for scientific purposes, organizations like Sea Shepherd and CPWF believe it is politically motivated and are working to prevent the resumption of whaling activities.

Other countries such as Norway, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands also continue to hunt whales, despite a ban on commercial whale hunting by the International Whaling Commission in 1986. The ongoing fight against whaling and the protection of marine life remains a top priority for environmental activists like Captain Paul Watson and organizations like Sea Shepherd.