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Volunteers across New Jersey will gather at more than 80 beaches on April 11 to remove trash and protect marine life during the annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps. The event has mobilized hundreds of thousands of people since the 1980s, turning spring cleanup into a powerful act of community care for the coastline.
Over 4,000 volunteers turned out across 77 New Jersey beach sites to remove debris and protect marine life, more than doubling last year's turnout. Their efforts collected millions of pieces of trash while gathering crucial data to fight ocean pollution at its source.
A New Jersey city is turning every beach visit into a chance to help the environment with free cleanup buckets at major beach entrances. The idea came from a local resident who spotted the concept in Florida and emailed her mayor.
Dozens of volunteers turned out for Daytona Beach's Ocean Day cleanup on Saturday, hauling away at least 120 pounds of debris from the coastline. A second cleanup event is already scheduled for Sunday at nearby New Smyrna Beach.
Two technology companies are expanding into Myrtle Beach's Arts and Innovation District, creating new career opportunities beyond the beach town's traditional hospitality industry. The move signals a transformation for a city known primarily for vacation rentals and restaurants. #
Mexico is making Tulum's stunning beaches accessible to everyone, not just resort guests. The Tourism Ministry just added seven new public access points and plans to open four more next week.
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Winter storms revealed the wooden remains of a schooner that sank in 1890 while carrying oranges from Puerto Rico to New York. All eight crew members survived the wreck, and now nature has uncovered a piece of maritime history.
A New Zealand coastal community just helped vulnerable dotterel birds raise 19 chicks, the highest number since monitoring began in 2017. Dog owners, volunteers, and councils worked together to protect nesting beaches and prove that simple actions can save species.
Every piece of plastic you pick up from the beach saves real lives, and now you can see exactly how many. Ocean Conservancy's new Wildlife Impact Calculator translates your cleanup efforts into the number of seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals protected.
Volunteers across Palm Beach County spent their Saturday morning cleaning beaches and waterways, pulling 78 pounds of litter from one coastal stretch alone. The effort was part of a nationwide movement to restore natural spaces and protect local wildlife.
A beloved beachfront attraction is turning its 15th anniversary into action with a new program bringing locals together to protect the coastline. The SkyWheel Myrtle Beach launched SkyWheel Cares with its first community beach cleanup this week.
Over 4,000 New Jersey volunteers collected nearly 170,000 pieces of trash from state beaches in 2025, with their data helping ban single-use plastics. The state's longest-running beach cleanup event continues this Saturday at 80-plus locations.
A 68-year-old woman found floating face down in the ocean is alive today because alert beachgoers and fast-acting Florida deputies refused to give up. The rescue at New Smyrna Beach shows how everyday heroes can make the difference between life and death.
Volunteers in Palm Beach joined forces to remove trash from their coastline during the Greatest American Cleanup, sifting through seaweed and sand to protect local wildlife. From plastic piggy banks to discarded barrels, community members spent their day making sure pelicans and beachgoers alike have a cleaner shore.
Rangers in Broome, Australia successfully captured a large saltwater crocodile that had been closing popular tourist beaches for weeks. The 3.5-meter reptile now has a safe new home at a local wildlife park.
Ocean Conservancy just launched a free tool that shows volunteers exactly how many sea creatures they're protecting with every piece of plastic they pick up. The calculator turns science into action by connecting beach cleanup efforts to real wildlife impact.
A famous Melbourne beach just got a new name in honor of Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach, whose stellar World Cup performance has captured the nation's heart. The 22-year-old's surprise debut has helped Australia reach the knockout rounds for just the third time in history.
Over 950 volunteers removed 2,400 pounds of trash from Long Beach shores last year in just three hours. Now the city is doubling cleanup locations to keep the momentum going.
Volunteers of all ages teamed up on a weekend morning to remove 78 pounds of litter from Palm Beach's coastline. The community cleanup celebrated the Great American Cleanup and brought neighbors together for their local environment.
Scientists discovered that just a baseball-sized amount of plastic can kill a manatee, but they also created a free calculator that shows how every piece of trash you pick up protects wildlife. The tool turns beach cleanups into visible wins for Florida's beloved animals.
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