>Paul Watson is a Canadian environmental activist and co-founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a direct-action organization that focuses on marine conservation and animal welfare. Watson is known for his confrontational and controversial tactics, which have led to clashes with other groups and individuals, as well as legal troubles. He has been involved in numerous high-profile campaigns to protect whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine animals, and has been featured on various television shows, including the Animal Planet series Whale Wars.