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THE ODESSEY IS OVER, At least for now
By Captain Paul Watson On July 22nd, 2025, Interpol informed me that the Red Notice against me was cancelled. I suppose I should have felt relieved, but in truth, I was simply tired. I had been on the run for thirteen years as a fugitive from Interpol, from Japan and...
Eco-Wave Warriors: How Surfers Are Saving Costa Rica’s Coastlines
It’s just after sunrise on a beach somewhere between Tamarindo and Playa Hermosa. The lineup’s thinned out, boards are dripping on the sand, and a bunch of salty, sun-kissed surfers are swapping rash guards for gloves. But they’re not done yet—the next session is just...
Coco the Brave Little Hermit Crab
As the day winds down and the sun dips below the unspoiled shoreline of Las Baulas National Marine Park in Costa Rica, its shimmering rays cast a warm glow on the vibrant shells scattered along the beach. Amidst these shells, one may catch a glimpse of the elusive...
Majestic Mariners: The Seasonal Arrival of Orcas to Costa Rica’s Waters
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Orca sightings off the coast of Costa Rica are a rare and exhilarating phenomenon, attracting marine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The presence...
CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON AMBUSHED AND ARRESTED IN GREENLAND
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Dive into Art and Nature at Playa Blanca Underwater Museum
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Discover the Wonders of Playa Blanca Underwater Museum Nestled off the picturesque coast of Playa Herradura, Costa Rica, the Playa Blanca...
Under the Sea
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The ocean off the coast of Costa Rica holds a world of wonder and discovery beneath its surface. From fascinating geological formations to vibrant...
What exactly was the Watson Problem? Time Line
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Around 2018, some of the up-and-coming leaders of Sea Shepherd began complaining about the “Watson Problem.” These Sea Shepherd leaders had become...
Negative Capability
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Defending Whales and Dolphins | A Life's Passion All my life I have had to listen to critics telling me that what I am doing is foolhardy, counterproductive, impossible, or reckless. It has never bothered me. What people...