On December 2nd, I will be celebrating another birthday, and after a lifetime dedicated to defending whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, and the oceans they call home, there is no gift I would appreciate more than your support for the Captain Paul Watson Foundation.

I have spent my life believing that we must do more than simply speak out against the destruction of our oceans. We must take action.

The Captain Paul Watson Foundation continues that mission through direct-action campaigns around the world, confronting threats to marine wildlife and protecting vulnerable species and their habitats.

This year, instead of birthday gifts, I am asking you to help us continue this important work.

Your donation will help support:

- **Our ships and crews:** Keeping our vessels operational and equipped to defend marine wildlife at sea.

- **Whale conservation:** Protecting endangered whales from commercial whaling and other threats.

- **Dolphin protection:** Documenting and opposing the brutal dolphin drive hunts in Taiji, Japan.

- **Sea turtle conservation:** Protecting nesting beaches, rescuing hatchlings, and educating communities in Costa Rica and Italy.

- **Marine wildlife protection:** Supporting our campaigns to defend vulnerable species and the ecosystems they depend on.

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us continue the fight for those who cannot defend themselves.

I have always believed that if the oceans die, we die. The future of our planet depends on the health of our oceans, and protecting them is a responsibility we all share.

**For my birthday, I ask you to stand with me, stand with our crews, and most importantly, stand with the whales and all the incredible creatures who call the ocean home.**

Thank you for helping me continue this lifelong mission.

For the ocean,

Captain Paul Watson