Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson Wins Amazon Peace Prize
July 13, 2007 @ 11:20 AM (EST)
Source: Ens-newswire.com
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Founder Captain Paul Watson has been awarded the Amazon Peace Prize for his work on behalf of the environment and marine species of Latin America. While in Quito to receive the award, he signed an agreement with the National Police of Ecuador for joint operations to patrol the Galapagos Marine Reserve for illegal fishing operations.
Watson was selected for this award by the Vice President of Ecuador LenA??’A‚An Moreno and the Latin American Association for Human Rights to recognize his dedication to the protection of marine wildlife around the world and for his efforts over the last seven years in the Galapagos Islands...
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