John Paul has been a supporter of marine animal rights for decades, even protesting on ships to protect whales from slaughter. Since 2017, the M/V John Paul DeJoria has been a part of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s fleet and used to patrol waters, protect the endangered vaquita and even offered hurricane relief to islanders. All good things, all good ships, must come to an end, and we are sad to announce that the ship is being retired, but we are so proud of all that it and the dedicated Sea Shepherd crews achieved in its lifetime.
The M/V John Paul DeJoria