A Conversation with Paul Watson + Supporting the Future of Our Oceans

Recently, our co-founder Rachel Pachivas sat down with legendary ocean activist Paul Watson for a live conversation about the realities our oceans are facing, what meaningful conservation can look like today, and why small daily choices still matter.

Here's a brief moment from the conversation that serves as a reminder of our deep interconnectedness with the natural world.

If you missed the live event, you can now watch the full replay here.

Decades on the Frontlines of Ocean Conservation

For decades, Paul Watson has been one of the most recognized and outspoken voices in ocean conservation. As the founder of Sea Shepherd and now the Paul Watson Foundation — an organization dedicated to protecting marine wildlife and defending the future of our oceans — he has spent his life leading direct-action conservation efforts and bringing global attention to the realities facing marine ecosystems today.

Shaped by decades spent at sea confronting illegal fishing, whaling, and environmental destruction firsthand, his perspective offers a rare and deeply personal look into the fight to protect our oceans.

A Partnership Rooted in Purpose

This conversation also marked the beginning of our partnership with the Captain Paul Watson Foundation.

Together, Rachel and Paul explored:

• The connection between everyday products and ocean health
• The growing impact of pollution and environmental destruction on marine ecosystems
• How ocean activism has evolved over the years
• The importance of conscious choices, collective action, and long-term thinking
• Practical ways people can support healthier oceans in their everyday lives

Throughout the conversation, Paul shared personal stories and reflections from a lifetime spent defending the ocean.

Supporting the Captain Paul Watson Foundation

As part of this partnership, we’re honored to support the Captain Paul Watson Foundation through a donation initiative on our website.

For a limited time, customers will have the option to add a small optional donation to their order through salt+blue's BODY Sunscreen product page or cart to directly support ongoing efforts to protect marine life and defend the future of our oceans.

At salt+blue, we’ve always believed sunscreen should do more than protect skin. It should reflect a deeper respect for the oceans, waterways, and ecosystems that make life in the sun possible — allowing us to enjoy the outdoors more consciously, with less harm left behind.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this conversation and continues to support a healthier relationship with the sea.

Watch the replay here!