born 1932
Paul Watson is a Canadian marine conservationist and environmental activist, best known as the co-founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an organization dedicated to protecting ocean wildlife and habitats. Born on December 2, 1950, in Toronto, Ontario, he gained international recognition for his direct action campaigns against illegal whaling and fishing practices. Watson's work has made him a prominent figure in the global movement for marine conservation, often advocating for the use of non-violent interventions to protect marine species.