Title: Director
Company: Ocean River Institute
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Rob Moir Jr., PhD, Director of the Ocean River Institute, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in environmental science.
A former curator of the Peabody Essex Museum, the New England Aquarium, and former executive director of the Discovery Museums in Acton, Massachusetts, Dr. Moir now devotes his time to the nonprofit marine stewardship organization the Ocean River Institute. The institute offers support services for environmental groups, citizen training, environmental monitoring, and other efforts to preserve the waters of New England. Dr. Moir is most proud of his initiative to designate a portion of Massachusetts Bay as the “Salem Sound,” mobilizing five municipalities and an engaged group of scientists and residents in improving the environment of the region.
Dr. Moir is an educator, scientist, and activist who has been president of Salem Sound Harbor Monitors, Salem Sound Coastwatch, and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. He was appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. Dr. Moir has a long academic record, beginning with his Bachelor of Arts in natural science from Hampshire College. He earned a Master of Science in teaching from Antioch University in New England, and, in 2002, completed a Doctor of Philosophy in environmental studies at Antioch University. He is certified in ecology with the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Dr. Moir has devoted his organizational skill, management expertise, and communication skills toward a pure desire to protect the environment.
In the coming years, Dr. Moir intends to engage more people in creating a clean and healthy environment, as well as responsible stewardship of oceans, rivers, and watersheds from the government. His efforts have been supported by a 1996 Switzer Environmental Fellowship from the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation, and he was personally honored with a 1988 James Centorino Award for Distinguished Performance in Marine Education from the National Marine Educators Association. Dr. Moir has been an environmental scientist for 42 years, and was the founding chairman of Ocean Champions from 2003 to 2010. Joining his quest is his wife, Toni Czekanski, as well as his children, Jesse, Ryan, and Brady. In his free time, Dr. Moir is an avid water sports enthusiast, from whale watching to scuba diving and more.
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