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Paul Watson Vows to Combat Deep-Sea Mining at COP30

11/14/2025

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At COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Paul Watson vowed to continue marine protection, targeting deep-sea mining and Norway's krill industry.
He stressed phytoplankton's role in climate defense and warned their loss would be catastrophic.
He plans to challenge Norway's krill harvesting when the High Seas Treaty takes effect in January.
Brazilian officials said they will not pursue him despite Japan's arrest efforts.

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At COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Paul Watson vowed to continue marine protection, targeting deep-sea mining and Norway's krill industry.
He stressed phytoplankton's role in climate defense and warned their loss would be catastrophic.
He plans to challenge Norway's krill harvesting when the High Seas Treaty takes effect in January.
Brazilian officials said they will not pursue him despite Japan's arrest efforts.