The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, founded by Paul Watson, employed aggressive tactics like ramming and sinking whaling ships to disrupt illegal operations, distinguishing itself from more passive conservation groups. Watson has never been injured or convicted in lawsuits related to these actions.
Impact: High. Direct action by Sea Shepherd significantly impacted the whaling industry by damaging vessels and increasing insurance costs, forcing some operations to cease.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:23:41 to 00:26:23.
Sources in support: Josh (Host), Chuck (Host)

