The Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research along with our sister organization, Algalita, are creating a center for research and learning in Long Beach. The Moore Institute will have visiting students and scientists in our lab to use our state-of-the-art equipment and to encourage interactions between the two. Our research will be part of the information shared with students in the classroom that Algalita will be running in the center.
"The Moore Institute has provided invaluable access to instrumentation, training, and support that has been critical to advancing my research and scholarship, and preparing me for a career focused on plastic and microplastic pollution management." - UC Santa Barbara 4th Year PhD student.
"The experience was transformative... The mentorship and support I received at the Moore Institute allowed me to grow academically and professionally. This opportunity has significantly influenced my career path in microbiology, inspiring me to pursue solutions to environmental challenges through science." - California State University, Long Beach Microbiology undergraduate student.
Our mission is to expand our knowledge about plastics and how they impact our environment and our health. Our goal is to provide the results of our findings to governmental policy makers and industry decision makers. We will also continue to share our data with our sister organization, Algalita, to enhance their educational efforts to inspire our youth to become stewards of the Earth.
Organization name
Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research
Tax id (EIN)
84-5019534
Operating Budget
Medium ($100,000 - $999,999)
Mission Category
Education, Environment
City Council District
District 3
Address
120 N Marina DrLong Beach, CA, US