Dr. Curt Ebbesmeyer-retired oceanographer, professional beachcomber

Curt has studied oceanographic currents his entire life. In the 1990s Curt founded the Beachcombers Network to connect marine debris that washed up on shore with its sources. Every piece of debris has a human story, some more interesting than others. Curt's book, Flotsametrics and the Floating World describes the entire story and how science has advanced by tracking items like Nike Shoes and Rubber Duckies and their dispersal from container spills at sea.