Boyan Slat is a Dutch inventor and entrepreneur known for his work in environmental conservation. He founded The Ocean Cleanup, an organization focused on developing advanced technologies to remove plastic waste from the world's oceans. Slat's innovative approach aims to tackle the growing problem of ocean pollution, particularly in areas like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In 2013, at just 18 years old, Slat gained international attention for his ambitious project. He proposed a system that uses natural ocean currents to collect plastic debris efficiently. Since then, he has led various initiatives to implement and improve this technology, striving to create a cleaner and healthier marine environment.