Paul Watson

Paul Watson

Co-Founder, Greenpeace

People & Culture

Paul is a marine conservationist, environmental activist, and author best known as the founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and a co-founder of Greenpeace. For more than five decades, he has led high-profile campaigns to protect whales, seals, sharks, and other marine wildlife while advocating for stronger ocean conservation. Watson has also served with organizations including the Sierra Club and Defenders of Wildlife and has been recognized with numerous honors, including TIME magazine’s Environmental Hero of the 20th Century. A prolific author and public speaker, he continues to influence global conversations on marine conservation, environmental activism, and wildlife protection.

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