RV Martin Sheen is a sailboat owned and operated by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It is being used as a research vessel to study the plastic debris and microplastics contamination in the oceans, as well as researching marine oil spills.[2][3]
The ship was named in honor of the American actor and supporter of Sea Shepherd, Martin Sheen.[2]
See also
- Neptune's Navy, Sea Shepherd boats
- Sea Shepherd Conservation Society operations
References
- ^ "Coast Guard Vessel Documentation - Search by name (all caps)". NOAA. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
- ^ a b "Martin Sheen Unveils Sea Shepherd's Newest Vessel, R/V Martin Sheen, Named in his Honor". Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. October 18, 2014. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- ^ "The R/V Martin Sheen Arrives in Costa Rica for Ocean Research and Awareness Campaign". Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. June 19, 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
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