The legendary ocean activist @CaptPaulWatson has stood for the oceans for decades, and now he needs us to stand up for him!
On Sunday, July 21st, Captain Paul Watson - founder of SeaShepherd and co-founder of Greenpeace - was arrested in Greenland by Danish authorities on an international warrant issued by Japan. He faces an arrest warrant for opposing illegal whaling in Antarctica. If extradited to Japan, he could receive a 15 year prison sentence!
Captain Paul’s actions have always been in the interest of upholding international laws and ensuring the health of the oceans. Despite doing the work of governments, he is being treated as an international criminal, for defending sea life and the ecosystem we all depend on to survive. The people who defend our life support system should be celebrated, not arrested!
Please share this far and wide and demand the immediate release of Captain Paul Watson. As a devoted father and passionate environmentalist, he has stood for the oceans for decades, and now he needs us to stand up for him.
To show your support, sign the petition (https://t.co/CfshwBeCAz) to #FreePaulWatson and follow his foundation @CaptPaulWatson for the most recent updates.