July 15, 2023 The Northern lights were dancing, On the waves across the sea. The stars of heaven hovered, Across our shimmering galaxy. �A refrain from down the ages, So in haunting in its song. These ancient isles shall tell us, Our love must make us strong. �The wind it swirled around me,� As we stood there off the shore,� And listened to their song,� Like we never heard before.�� The whalers they may find them,� No choice may ours…
In the far, far North on the Isles of sheep. Innocence seduced by satanic evil. Where gentle sweet creatures convulse, bleed and weep. Agonizing screams from beaches primeval. Driven by compassion with kindness our guide, Challenging the arrogant blood smeared blade. Towards psychopaths we’re on course to collide, On cold beaches where depravity is displayed. Behind the smiling cheerful Nordic faces, Staring sadistically in the faces of pain, Of empathy within their eyes – no traces. Smothered by a foul…
July 11, 2023 I have many critics and I do listen to them, although I rarely, if ever, agree with them. Most of the criticisms come from people of an anthropocentric persuasion meaning they are inclined to put people first, to justify the actions of humans even when such actions are harmful to other species and to the environment. Some of the criticisms accuse me of being over judgmental about whale and dolphin killers. They accuse me of being too…
July 10, 2023 In the depths of the dark, dark, sea. Swam a little boy named Tonlist, The pride and joy of his mother. With their family wild and free, They swam towards the distant mist, His mother, sister and his brother. It was a happy, happy, day, Full of excitement and sweet joy, Games to play with their family song, Swimming towards a lovely bay. Tonlist was a playful young boy, On such a day what could go wrong?…
July 7, 2023 We have not yet arrived at the Faroe Islands and already the Faroese government is getting all nervous and dramatic in anticipation of our approach. Høgni Hoydal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign affairs, Industry and Trade said today that the crew of the John Paul DeJoria will be in serious trouble if the ship enters the external maritime jurisdiction. Wow, serious trouble! How many times have we heard that before? “The Minister of Foreign Affairs…
Introducing Simone Eisenbeiss, Ship Artist My name is Simone Eisenbeiss and I am from Switzerland. I discovered animal conservation as a child from my mother who has dedicated her life to saving animals from horrible conditions around world. I have had an unbreakable connection with animals since I was a toddler, and this unspoken language between two species is the inspiration for my art. Art has always been central to my life, but I never thought that it would have…
July 6, 2023 Commentary by Captain Paul Watson Founder of the Captain Paul Watson and Neptune’s Navy For all those who supported what we once were and wish to continue what we once were, the good news is that the Captain Paul Watson Foundation and Neptune’s Navy is the continuation of our same legacy of the last 45 years. What has been taken from us in a hostile takeover is the name that I created in 1977 and the logos…
July 5, 2023 After monitoring the situation in Iceland, the crew of Neptune’s Navy onboard the John Paul Dejoria came to Killybegs, Ireland to refuel and reprovision. Icelandic whaling boss Kristján Loftssen is trying to overturn the temporary ban on whaling imposed by Icelandic Minister for Fisheries and Agriculture Svandís Svavarsdóttir. The ban is in effect until August 31st which is almost the end of the Icelandic whaling season. Loftsson is trying to rally 32 members of the Icelandic Parliament…
July 4, 2023 As we complete preparation for our voyage to the Faroe Islands, we see that the Danish Navy has arrived in Torshaven. I anticipate that they may soon be chasing us around in their defense of Faroese cruelty and barbarity. Why does Denmark, a civilized nation continue to support the ugly depravity of the Grind in their Faroese territory? The Grindadrap continues to be an ugly blemish on the flag of Denmark.
July 1, 2023 The name Sea Shepherd once inspired global respect and admiration. It was an organization that dared to go where others would not, to say what needed to be said and to intervene where intervention was necessary. It was a kick ass controversial and provocative movement, blocking whaling ships, disrupting dolphin and seal slaughtering, stopping illegal fishing operations, tackling turtle poachers, confiscating illegal nets. This is still true for Sea Shepherd France and Sea Shepherd Brazil where the…