Plastic Ocean – Captain Charles Moore

Plastic Ocean is a pivotal work co-authored by Captain Charles Moore and Cassandra Phillips, first published in 2011. It chronicles Moore’s groundbreaking discovery in 1997 of the vast plastic accumulation in the North Pacific Gyre, an area now commonly known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The book delves into Moore’s subsequent expeditions aboard his research vessel, the Alguita, and his efforts to raise awareness about the escalating crisis of plastic pollution in our oceans. Through a blend of personal narrative and scientific insight, Moore emphasizes the urgent need for societal change to address this pervasive environmental issue.

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Algalita, the nonprofit organization founded by Moore, serves as a central hub for education and advocacy on ocean plastic pollution. Their website offers a wealth of resources, including the Plastic Ocean book, which can be purchased to support their educational programs. The organization is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to understand the full scope of plastic pollution’s impact and to take meaningful action toward solutions. Through initiatives like the Wayfinder Society, Algalita provides educators with toolkits and lesson plans to engage students in learning about and addressing plastic pollution. The organization’s mission underscores the importance of collective effort in creating a world where plastic pollution is unthinkable.

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