Jim Moriarty

Asked what word best describes him, Moriarty modestly says, “Surfer.” But this surfer also just happens to be the Executive Director and CEO of Surfrider Foundation worldwide. Before taking the helm at Surfrider Moriarty was in the software world working on other big ideas to impact the globe. In this, SurfShot’s first ever Eco issue, Jim took the role of Guest Editor and played a part in everything from selecting the cover shot to penning the feature this month making it clear that what you don’t know will hurt you. Ever wonder what a game plan for changing the world looks like? "‘From everyone who has been given much, much will be required,’ Luke 12:48. Stop thinking someone else will do your job to protect the environment,” Moriarty emphatically said. “Step up."