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“As for myself, I do not believe in loggers, I believe in trees. I do not believe in fishermen, I believe in fish. I do not believe in miners, I believe in the rocks beneath my feet. I do not believe in pie in the sky spirituality, I believe in rainbows, rivers, mountains, and moss. I do not believe in environmentalists, I believe in the environment. I am a proud traitor to my species in alliance with my mother the Earth in opposition to those who would destroy her, those parasites who believe the Earth is here to serve human interests.”

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Paul Watson is a Canadian-born environmental activist, author, and marine conservationist born on December 2, 1950. He is best known as the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, established in 1977, which is renowned for its direct-action approach to combating whaling and illegal fishing worldwide. Watson was an early member of Greenpeace before his expulsion, after which he pursued more aggressive tactics in environmental protection. He has led numerous sea voyages to intercept Japanese whaling operations in the Antarctic, becoming one of the most controversial yet influential figures in the global environmental movement. Watson has authored several books on marine conservation and ocean protection. more

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