Firefly Books

BOOK REVIEW: For the last half century, probably no one has done more to protect ocean life than @CaptPaulWatson. In 'Interview with a Pirate' (published by @FireflyBooks), tales from his amazing life are intertwined with clear guidance for what we can all do to defend threatened marine ecologies. At age 18 Watson co-founded Greenpeace, and spent much of the 70s spearheading it's environmental actions. Then, in 1977 he founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, using non-violent direct action to stop whaling, seal-clubing, and other attacks on ocean wildlife. He now leads the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, and at 74-years old shows no sign of slowing down. For some a controversial figure, Watson's reply to his critics is: "Find us a whale who disapproves of our actions and we promise to give up!" Whilst the book is titled 'Captain Paul Watson: Interview with a Pirate', the interviewer is by no means silent. In fact, much of its vitality comes from it being a set of conversations between Watson and the similarly inspiring @LamyaEssemlali (president of @SeaShepherdFran). If you want to understand the full reality of the environmental crisis AND be inspired to take meaningful action, this book is essential reading. #PaulWatsonFoundation #Whales #Oceans #Ecoaction