Which marine biologist wrote Silent Spring, published in 1962?

Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring, published in 1962.

The book examined the environmental effects of synthetic pesticides, especially persistent chemicals such as DDT. Carson argued that these substances could move through food webs, harm wildlife, and contaminate ecosystems. She supported careful, evidence-based pest control rather than the indiscriminate use of chemicals.

Silent Spring became a landmark of the modern environmental movement. Its publication prompted intense criticism from parts of the chemical industry, but it also helped drive public debate and regulatory scrutiny in the United States.

Carson was a trained marine biologist and had already gained recognition for books about the sea, including The Sea Around Us. A common mistake is to describe her only as an activist; her writing was grounded in ecology, toxicology, and extensive scientific evidence.