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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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
We Made It to 100,000!
100,000 signatures! You are all amazing! But our fight is far from over. We must continue to grow our support and keep the pressure on Denmark. Let’s aim for 200,000 signatures to ensure Paul’s freedom and send a clear message that we don’t back down
29/08/2024
The Final Push to 100,000
We’re so close to our goal. Just 20,000 more signatures to reach 100,000, where our collective voice can truly impact Paul’s destiny. Let’s push through! You are amazing.
22/08/2024
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
Strength in Numbers
We’ve reached 60,000 signatures! Your incredible support means the world to Paul, who has been notified from jail and is profoundly grateful. We are making a difference!
13/08/2024
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
We’ve just reached 20,000 signatures! Thank you for being a part of this journey to #FREEPAULWATSON. Let’s continue our efforts and make our voices even louder!
31/07/2024
We’ve reached 10,000 signatures for #FREEPAULWATSON! Your support is making a huge impact. Let’s push forward and aim even higher!
28/07/2024
5,000 people have joined us to #FREEPAULWATSON—let’s keep the momentum going!
27/07/2024
We’ve reached 1,000 signatures for #FREEPAULWATSON—thank you for your support!
26/07/2024
We started this petition on 26/07/2024.
26/07/2024
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- Pakgam N. from India has signed.
1 minute ago - Tara I. from United States has signed and wrote:
Please make sure this man is free!! The destruction of love, and our oceanic friends need to be protected at all costs on all levels always!! It is our jobs as humans to make certain that the oceans are free all cetaceans i.e. Whales, Dolphins and all marine mammals! We all must take part in protecting! This man is a hero! All of us, you care for our oceanic friends are heroes! I say to all so-called lawmakers, and those involved in the financial benefit towards the destruction and demise and causing harm to Paul and his intentional purpose. You are must face God at one point in time to see your mistakes face God now see your mistake. Let him go free!!! He’s doing gods work! Stop interfering with God’s world!!!!
2 minutes ago - Kristine S. from United States has signed.
3 minutes ago - Kim L. from United States has signed.
15 minutes ago - Michelle B. from United States has signed and wrote:
These are living creatures who DO feel and have empathy! Shame on this for happening, if you allow this to happen then I hope ypu burn in **** and live through each and everyone of the horrors that was inflicted to these amazing animals over and over again!!!
19 minutes ago - Karen D. from Canada has signed.
20 minutes ago - Laura P. from Mexico has signed.
24 minutes ago - Amit J. from Australia has signed.
27 minutes ago - jimena s. from Mexico has signed and wrote:
FREE PAUL WATSON he is all the protection the ocean needs
28 minutes ago - Navita R. from Guyana has signed.
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