Fight continues to ban plastic, even with heavy use in pandemic
Momentum was building in the Garden State earlier this year for a potential statewide ban on single-use items such as paper and plastic bags. Continue reading…
View ArticleRelease balloons, face a $1,000 fine — proposed NJ law
While many municipalities in the Garden State have tackled the issue on their own, a proposed law introduced recently would implement a statewide ban on the intentional release of balloons into the...
View ArticleNJ fall beach sweeps is on: What will they find this year?
Clean Ocean Action is holding its fall beach sweeps later this month to help rid the beaches free of litter and debris that can harm marine life. Continue reading…
View ArticleJersey Shore fall beach sweeps brought in 185,000 pieces of garbage including...
Among the other findings that made Clean Ocean Action's "Roster of the Ridiculous" were a kitty litter scoop, cocktail shaker, AirPods, a foam Halloween tombstone, and a New Year's Eve party hat....
View ArticleClean Ocean Action needs volunteers for upcoming beach sweeps
Clean Ocean Action's 36th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps is October 23rd and volunteers are still needed. Continue reading…
View ArticlePoop-sniffing pooch helping to protect NJ bay’s water quality
Remi, a black Labrador mix is a scent-detection dog who, with her power to sniff out human waste, has helped improve the water quality of Barnegat Bay. Continue reading…
View ArticleLitter along the Delaware River — NJ group is examining the mess
Only a few of the litter hot spots are accessible and safe for folks willing to clean up the mess. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew law: NJ bans packing peanuts, ups recycled content requirements
The legislation signed into law, which takes effect in two years, is intended to reduce virgin plastic use, and is expected by environmentalists to make New Jersey an East Coast leader on the issue....
View ArticleWhy is New Jersey banning plastic bags? There are 4.4 billion reasons
"It's a general problem, not just a coastal problem," said Sylvia Kay, of Sierra Club New Jersey. Continue reading…
View ArticleFake eye, a jar of hooch, and more — what volunteers found on NJ beaches
There were fewer diapers and condoms collected from New Jersey beaches in 2021 compared to years past, but across just six hours last year, volunteers for Clean Ocean Action collected a record 513,605...
View Article10th Annual Earth Day Festival Teams Up With Beach Sweeps
Point Pleasant Borough's 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration is ready to rock for Saturday, April 26th at Riverfront Park. Continue reading…
View ArticlePlastic Disturbing Marine Life [AUDIO]
Environmental advocates are concerned over the increased presence of a certain type of plastic on our beaches and in our oceans that could be damaging the food chain. Continue reading…
View ArticleBlue Star Program
While New Jersey towns are earning certifications in the Sustainable New Jersey Program, they're also eligible to become Blue Star municipalities. On Thursday, September 18th at Richard Stockton...
View ArticleBrowns Woods Preserve to be Cleaned up during Beach Sweeps
Barnegat Bay Partnership takes the lead in clearing a Green Acres preserved wooded area in Toms River as part of Clean Ocean Action's Beach Sweeps this weekend. Barnegat Bay Partnership is asking...
View ArticleBig Rally in Eatontown Against A Proposed LNG Terminal
There's going to be a rally tomorrow at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown just before a public hearing about a proposed liquified natural gas facility (LNG). A bi-state coalition of advocacy,...
View ArticleOcean County Beach Sweep This Weekend
This is a great way to help out our community! Clean Ocean’s Actions 30th Annual Spring Beach Sweep will be held rain or shine this Saturday April 25th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm...
View ArticleThis Weekend's Best Bets
Another Spring weekend is upon us in Ocean County, and we've got a great variety of things for the whole family to do throughout the area! Continue reading…
View ArticleSwimmer goes 17 miles for Clean Ocean Zone
The drive to set boundaries against offshore industrialization gets dramatic support from an experienced swimmer - a withering 17-mile trek by sea from Sandy Hook to Long Island. Continue reading…
View ArticleShore lawmakers, environmentalists urge Port Ambrose veto
The proposed project Port Ambrose which will be 28 miles off the coast in Monmouth, is planned to add 800 construction jobs, 30 years of additional revenue through federal and state taxes and reduce...
View ArticleOffshore LNG terminal project hearings set for November
Supporters and opponents of the Port Ambrose offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project set about collating their notes for public hearings in the first week of November. Continue reading…
View ArticleClean Ocean Action’s fall beach sweeps to take place Saturday
Clean Ocean Action is hoping to recruit over 3,000 volunteers for its fall beach sweeps taking place this Saturday, the 30th Anniversary of the semi-annual event. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew ‘Run the Hook’ event puts spotlight on Sandy Hook, ocean charity
When Monmouth County natives Daragh Kneeshaw and Joey Garofalo launched a new event management and production company about a year ago, they started looking for ways to expand their reach. But as it...
View ArticleThey found WHAT in New Jersey’s ocean? Why beach sweeps matter
More than 5 million pieces of debris have been collected since Clean Ocean Action started holding yearly beach sweeps. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ company putting garbage found on beaches to use in France
Plastic waste that washed ashore or was left on the sand by beachgoers will make up to 25 percent of a first-of-its-kind product hitting shelves this summer in France. Continue reading…
View Article2 decorated fake Christmas trees among trash left on Jersey beaches
A pair of beach sweeps in the spring and fall, hosted by Clean Ocean Action, gathered more than 218,000 items at more than 70 sites throughout New Jersey. Continue reading…
View ArticleOff-Shore drilling protests planned across New Jersey on Saturday
Many environmental groups aren't happy with President Donald Trump's plan to begin off-shore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean, and they plan to vent their frustrations and fears on Saturday...
View ArticleThese everyday items are threatening NJ’s waters — What you can do about it
Enjoying a fountain soda from a beachfront grill at the Jersey Shore, or releasing a balloon into the air at a wedding or charity event, can be deadly...to marine life, that is. Continue reading…
View ArticleShould NJ Ban Plastic Straws?
How do you think you would handle it if we were to outlaw plastic straws? Would you miss straws? Could you get used to straws made of paper or metal? Do you think Jersey Shore restaurants should start...
View ArticleSurfing Dogs and Sandy Paws for Clean Ocean Action
Sandy Paws might make for a nice day out for you and your pet! Continue reading…
View ArticleNice Way to Do Good at Jersey Shore: Help at Saturday’s Beach Sweeps
You'll probably be disgusted when you find a bunch of cigarette butts, plastic straws, and other trash. And then you'll realize how important it is to help Clean Ocean Action collect data and get the...
View ArticleMore balloons, fewer cigarette butts found during annual NJ beach sweeps
Volunteers cleaning up New Jersey beaches last year found everything but the kitchen sink. Oh wait, they found one of those, too. Continue reading…
View ArticleClean Ocean Action encouraging citizens to rally against proposed pipeline
The non-profit organization Clean Ocean Action is encouraging Jersey Shore residents to join them in rallying against the NESE Project which proposes expanding a methane gas pipeline to New York by...
View ArticleClean Ocean Action hosting Rally for the Rivers Eco-Fest in Rumson
The 2nd Annual Rally for the Rivers Eco-Fest is an Environmental Celebration of the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers on World Oceans Day Continue reading…
View ArticleVolunteers Needed For Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps
Clean Ocean Action will host its annual "Spring Beach Sweeps" on Saturday, April 25th from 9 am to 12:30 p.m. Continue reading…
View ArticleDead Whale Spotted Floating Off the Coast of Seaside Park, NJ
Another dead whale has been seen floating off the Jersey Shore, this time in Seaside Park in Ocean County. Continue reading…
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