SEA SHEPHERDコミュのSEA SHEPHERD は本当に「エコテロリスト」か？

日本ではシーシェパード(訳：海の番犬）は「エコテロリスト」とされている。
では、世界ではどう見られているのだろうか？

非暴力・平和主義者で有名なダライラマがシーシェパードを応援しているのはどうしてでしょうか？日本でのシーシェパードの報道は信用できるのでしょうか？

一年前にイギリスの新聞社が「地球を救える世界の50人」のひとりにシーシェパードの創設者兼リーダー、キャプテン・ワトソンを選んでいます。同じ時期にオーストラリア動物園が、シーシェパードを「本当の自然保護のヒーロー」として表彰しています。

以下シーシェパード(キャプテン・ワトソン)が授与された賞のいくつかを紹介します。



1979 - Fund for Animals
"Outstanding Courage in the field of Animal Protection"

1989 - Florida Keys
"Honorary Conch" - Honorary citizenship to the Florida Keys
Presented by Mayor Willamina Harvey.

1990 - CITY TV (Toronto)
"Environmentalist of the Year"
Presented by Robert Hunter.

1996 - The Town of St. Jean Ferrat, France
Honorary Citizenship to the French town of St. Jean Ferrat, France
Presented by Mayor Rene Vestri

1996 - The Town of Ville France sur la Mer, France
Medal of Service from the French town of Ville France sur la Mer, France

September 11, 1997 - The City of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Honorary Citizenship to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Presented by Mayor Bill Tierney

March 28, 1998 - Ark Trust Foundation, Genesis Award
"Life Time Achievement Award" - Captain Watson is recognized for three decades of heroic and effective animal activism
Presented by Martin Sheen and Pierce Brosnan

March 1999 - Earth Trustee Award
Presented at the United Nations Building in NYC

June 22, 1999 - President George H.W. Bush
"Daily Points of Light" Award

May 2000 - Time Magazine
Earth Day 2000 Special Award, Heroes of the Planet
Paul Watson named one of the top twenty environmental heroes of the 20th Century

July 2001 - S.P.E.A.K. (Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom)
Star Award to Paul Watson and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for Outstanding Organization

October 2001 - Eco-Link Award
Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding Environmentalist

November 10, 2001 - The Orangutan Foundation
Conservationist of the Year
Presented by Birute Galdikas

July 2, 2002 - Inducted into The U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame
Washington, DC
Watson is inducted into the Animal Rights Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions to animal liberation.

January 2006
The UK newspaper The Independent selects Watson as one of the planet's top ten eco-warriors as reported in their January 23rd article entitled "Defenders of the Earth."

2007 - Winsome Constance Kindness Trust
Gold Medal for Humanitarian Service
Presented by Phil and Trix Wollen

June 18, 2007 - Five Nations
Presentation of registries and flags for the ships Robert Hunter and Farley Mowat
Captain Watson also presented with a special handmade traditional shirt by the women of the Longhouse

July 5, 2007 - Two awards in Ecuador
For the protection of marine life around the world
Presented by General Director Gustavo Paez of AMAZNOR, a grassroots organization dedicated to the protection of pink dolphins and manatees in the Amazon region

Amazon Peace Prize
Asociacion Latino Americana Para Los Derechos Humanos [The Latin American Association for Human Rights]
Selected for the awarded by Ecuadorian Vice President Lenin Moreno and Secretary General Dr. Juan de Dios Parra of the Latin American Association for Human Rights.
Pesented to Captain Watson at a special ceremony in Quito by General Cisneros.

January 5, 2008 - The Guardian - UK (online/print newspaper)
Watson is named as one of "50 People Who Could Save the Planet"

March 24, 2008 - Australia Zoo
"Wildlife Warrior Award"
The award recognizes organizations and individuals, true heroes and Wildlife Warriors, who have contributed significantly to Steve Irwin's legacy and helping to keep Steve's dreams alive.