THE #FREEPAULWATSON PETITION

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

On July 21 2024, Captain Paul Watson was arrested by Danish police upon arrival in Nuuk, Greenland, onboard the M/Y John Paul DeJoria. Danish authorities claim that the arrest was made due to an international arrest warrant issued by Japan, related to his anti-whaling campaigns in the Antarctic more than a decade ago.

Paul faces the possibility of extradition to Japan, where he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

We need your help to #FREEPAULWATSON.

Please sign this petition addressing the Denmark Ministry of Justice, to release him from custody. As Paul once said, “Every social revolution in the history of humanity has been carried out by the passion, the imagination and the courage of individuals”.

Now, we need individuals from all over the world to come together and campaign for the release of a man who has dedicated his life to protecting our planet. We need you. Please sign and spread the message amongst your communities. Together, we can do this.

NOTE: Paul Watson is no longer affiliated with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society or Sea Shepherd Global. Follow and donate to the Captain Paul Watson Foundation to continue supporting Paul’s work for the oceans.

Thank you to everyone who has stood up for Captain Paul Watson over these past four weeks. He remains in Anstalten prison in Greenland for his unwavering commitment to protecting our oceans.

During this time, he has received hundreds of letters and drawings from supporters around the globe, and he’s doing his best to respond to each one.

Let’s keep the support going! Send him a letter and show your solidarity. He truly appreciates every message he receives. ✉️💙🐋

Write to Paul:
Anstalten for Domfældte,
Jagtvej 3900, NUUK
GREENLAND

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Thank you for standing with us.

Updates

125,000 Signatures—Unyielding and Unstoppable!!
125,000 signatures and counting! Each one of you has contributed to this monumental movement for justice. Paul’s fight is not just his — it’s ours. Every name added to this petition represents hope, determination, and the belief that we can change the world. The authorities can’t ignore us, and we won’t rest until Paul is free. Let’s keep the momentum going and show them that we are here to win!

04/09/2024

Paul Needs Us
Paul is more than a prisoner—he’s a father, a husband, a friend, and a mentor. With your continued support, we can bring him home. Our petition is growing rapidly, like a wave turning into a tsunami. We’re at 70,000 signatures and counting.

17/08/2024

Expose the Truth
With a population of just 50,000, the Faroe Islands play a key role in Paul’s arrest. Denmark wants to hide the dolphin massacre, but the world must know the truth. By arresting Paul, they did the opposite. All eyes are on Denmark now.

03/08/2024

Your Signature Matters
Every signature brings us closer to justice. By signing, you help us put pressure on Denmark to correct their mistakes. We’ve surpassed 40,000 signatures, but we can’t stop now. Share widely—Paul needs us all!

01/08/2024