Why Krill Conservation is Vital for Preserving the Whale Ecosystem: Exploring Captain Paul Watson’s Synergistic Mission
Callum TurnerPublished 06/26/25 AT 4:29 PM EDT Over the years, there has been a significant rise in initiatives and efforts aimed at safeguarding marine biodiversity. From whales to penguins, and sharks to turtles, these animals have long commanded public attention and protection, with many preservation campaigns that have risen to protect them from being hunted. […]
BREAKING: NO WHALES WILL BE KILLED IN ICELAND THIS YEAR!
BREAKING: NO WHALES WILL BE KILLED IN ICELAND THIS YEAR! Earlier this year, Kristján Loftsson—the man keeping Icelandic whaling alive—confirmed that despite holding a government-issued permit, he will not be killing whales in 2025. Why? Because it’s no longer financially viable. With 90% of his whale meat exports going to Japan, demand and profit have […]
The Honu Hui Campaign : Italy Turtle Alliance
The Honu Hui Campaign was created to protect and promote one of the oldest and most fascinating creatures of our seas: the Caretta caretta sea turtle. Although it is the most common species in the Mediterranean, it is sadly now classified as endangered. In 2025, several turtles were found dead due to the presence of […]
Captain Paul Watson Foundation Condemns Iceland’s Plan to Resume Minke Whale Hunts: A Violation of International Law and a Crime Against the Oceans
The Captain Paul Watson Foundation strongly condemns the planned resumption of minke whale hunting by Tjaldtangi ehf. this summer. Gunnar Torfason’s intent to kill up to 217 minke whales off Iceland’s coast is not only a brutal assault on marine life — it is a blatant violation of the International Whaling Commission’s (IWC) global moratorium on […]
The Final Stretch For Our First Step
Our incredible crew from every corner of the globe has been working tirelessly to put the finishing touches on the John Paul DeJoria. Many have been living onboard for months, dedicating their time, energy, and skills to prepare the ship for the mission ahead. It’s amazing to see that even though we come from different […]
JAPANESE WHALING SHIP LEAVES PORT TO KILL 25 FIN WHALES
BREAKING: Japan has just launched its first of four planned commercial whale hunts this year. This morning, the Kangei Maru, Japan’s largest whaling vessel, left Shimonoseki Port with one horrific goal — to slaughter 25 fin whales. “Japan is once again targeting endangered Fin whales in absolute contempt to the opinions and concerns of the […]
A NEW FLAG RISES. A NEW LOGO. A LEGACY RECLAIMED
The Captain Paul Watson Foundation has entered a bold new chapter, unveiling a powerful new logo that reflects its unwavering mission: to end whaling in Paul Watson’s lifetime. In 2024, Captain Paul Watson was arrested in Denmark while refueling, detained under an INTERPOL Red Notice issued at Japan’s request. Facing the possibility of extradition to […]
SUPPORT CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON IRELAND CROSSING
Every BIG mission starts with a small step. The Mission: “I will STOP whaling in my lifetime.” – Captain Paul Watson The First Step: Get to Ireland. That’s not just a dream. IT’S A MISSION. We’re taking the first step to protect the endangered whales of the North Atlantic — by getting our flagship vessel, […]
JOHN PAUL DEJORIA CREW HIGHLIGHTS
Written by Svenja Around me, there is hammering, sanding, and cutting steel. Two floors down, a volunteer is preparing dinner. One floor lower, our engineers are working in the engine room. While I sit here alone on the bridge writing the next blog post, I am aware of the others. Sometimes I don’t see anyone […]
FORTY YEARS OF BATTLING A MONSTROUS SERIAL KILLER
Report by Captain Paul Watson The whaling season for 2025 by Kristjian Loftsson’s sadistic whaling may or may not be cancelled for the summer. It has not been 100% confirmed. However as long as the Hvalur 8 and Hvalur 9 remain afloat, the whales in Icelandic waters are not safe. We must be ready this […]