THE ODESSEY IS OVER, At least for now

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

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

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...

Dive into Art and Nature at Playa Blanca Underwater Museum

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

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

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

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...