Captain Charles Moore

Captain Charles Moore is an American oceanographer and marine researcher known for his discovery of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a large area in the North Pacific Ocean filled with plastic debris. In the 1990s, while sailing from Hawaii to California, he noticed an alarming amount of plastic waste in the water. His research highlights the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and has sparked global awareness about ocean conservation. Moore advocates for reducing plastic use and protecting ocean health, making significant contributions to the conversation on environmental sustainability.