title: Captain Paul Watson: Interview With a Pirate
author:  Lamya Essemlali 
description: Watson reveals his passions, struggles, frustrations, and concerns for the future... The book serves up a smorgasbord of anecdotes, explanations and justifications that provide ample food for thought for any ecologically conscious individual pondering our future. (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> 2013-04-05)<br /><br />Throughout the book, Watson comes across as an extraordinarily thoughtful and uncompromising man who's been far ahead of his time in understanding the consequences of unbridled poaching of the oceans.... It provides a completely unfiltered view into Watson's mindset.... makes for compelling reading. And Watson certainly doesn't hold back.... In his core, Watson believes there are too many humans on the planet. And there need to be a lot fewer of them for marine life to thrive... If nothing else, this book will force readers to reexamine how human beings are annihilating other species, particularly those that live in the sea. (Charlie Smith <i>Georgia Straight</i> 2013-04-25)<br /><br />Presented as an extended interview, the book delves into a variety of topics revolving around Watson's philosophy and his actions. Watson describes experiences that shaped his attitude and activities... He has witnessed horrible slaughters of whales and other marine life...but manages to convey this without resorting to overly graphic descriptions.... In very simple terms, he states If the oceans die, we die. While other organizations and politicians stay on the sidelines as illegal whaling and fishing still goes on, Watson leads his Sea Shepherd Society into direct conflict with these ships and in the process stands between them and the marine life he has sworn to protect (Terry Peters <i>North Shore News</i> 2013-05-31)<br /><br />Best Books 2013 (<i>North Shore News</i> 2013-12-13)
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  Chapter One
  
  
  “I must apologize for the inconvenience, gentlemen, but I promise you will be
  back on your way soon.”
  
  Esmeralda’s smile did not falter as she spoke, looking out across the deck.
  Several members of the crew were tied together, but it was the central two
  figures that caught her eye. A lady, dressed in the latest fashion, not that
  Esmeralda ever ventured near enough to land to know, and a man, purple in the
  face with anger. They were tied back to back. The gentle movement of the waves
  rocked the ship back and forth.
  
  “It is more than a damned inconvenience!” the gentleman roared, struggling
  against his bonds. “Pirates! I will have the government on you, and your
  captain!”
  
  Esmeralda’s smile became a frown. “I am the captain, sir, and though I have no
  doubt you will attempt to set whatever authorities you please on me and my
  ship, we will be long gone.”
  
  She turned, her coat flapping in the wind. Her captain’s hat shaded her eyes
  from the blistering sun,