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Captain Paul Watson speaks to UNCHAINEDTV, urging animal lovers everywhere to help him save the whales! The famed star of TV’s Whale Wars, Captain Watson has spent decades putting his life on the line for ocean wildlife. Despite legal threats and having been jailed, Watson remains steadfast in his mission. In a gripping interview hosted by Jane Velez-Mitchell on UnchainedTV’s Truth Files, the legendary activist exposes the perilous front lines of his organization’s latest initiative: Operation 86.
Through the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, Watson’s team deployed the vessel Bandero to confront one of the world's last commercial whaling fleets in Iceland. Working alongside a UK land team, the crew says it has exposed regulatory breaches—asserting the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) confirmed that harpooned fin whales took over 30 minutes to die. That’s the tragic news. But, there is good news!
The pressure delivered results, drastically reducing the season's hunt. Only 35 fin whales have been taken this season—significantly fewer than in previous years! So, Operation 86 has dealt a major blow to the commercial hunt!!! However, that victory has come at a severe cost.
Icelandic Special Forces dramatically seized the Bandero and captured its 21 anti-whaling crew members aboard the ship! The footage of the raid is something out of a movie, but it's all too real!
In a major new update, all 21 crew members have finally been allowed off the Bandero, but they were interrogated and then deported —simply for standing peacefully to defend endangered fin whales. All but a handful have now been kicked out of Iceland.
Supporters around the globe are urged to send pre-written emails to Icelandic authorities demanding a permanent end to commercial whaling. Scan the QR code now!
The fight for justice and ocean preservation is far from over. Now, Captain Paul Watson speaks! Any individuals mentioned in this live broadcast are invited on to respond.