In this episode, we are honored to host Captain Paul Watson, the visionary founder of the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, as he delves into the world of oceanic conservation and the philosophy of biocentrism. Captain Watson shares his extraordinary journey from co-founding Greenpeace. to founding Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and his resignation, to the Captain Paul Watson Foundation's bold and often controversial missions to protect marine life. Through engaging stories and profound insights, he reveals the fundamental principles of biocentrism that shape his approach to environmental activism. Join us for an inspiring conversation that challenges anthropocentric views and advocates for a harmonious coexistence with all living beings in our oceans.

About the Guest: Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

A renowned speaker, accomplished author, master mariner, and lifelong environmentalist, Captain Watson has been awarded many honors for his dedication to the oceans and to the planet.

Among many commendations for his work, he received the Genesis Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1998, was named as one of the Top 20 Environmental Heroes of the 20th Century by Time Magazine in 2000 and was inducted into the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame in Washington D.C. in 2002. He was also awarded the Amazon Peace Prize by the president of Ecuador in 2007. In 2012, Captain Watson became only the second person, after Captain Jacques Cousteau, to be awarded the Jules Verne Award, dedicated to environmentalists and adventurers. In 2022, Captain Paul Watson continues his fight for marine wildlife conservation with the new Captain Paul Watson Foundation – paulwatsonfoundation.org

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