Paul Watson, the founder of Sea Shepherd and a controversial figure in environmental activism, will be a key speaker at the World Impact Summit in Bordeaux on March 25-26. Known for his direct and often confrontational approach to combating whale poaching, Watson's activism has made him both a hero to some and an "eco-terrorist" to others.
Watson's journey began in the 1970s when he helped found Greenpeace before leaving to establish Sea Shepherd in 1977. His organization is known for directly intervening with whaling ships, sometimes resulting in collisions. Watson's radical approach, rooted in biocentrism, places humans on equal footing with all living beings, advocating for aggressive tactics against those who harm marine life. His participation in the summit promises to bring attention to the ongoing fight against whaling and the diverse strategies employed by environmental activists.