Alliance for a Living Ocean

Small, remote islands, with literal tons of plastic debris. npr.org/2019/05/16/723641299…

Join us this Sunday from 10AM-1PM to Explore Our Shore. We'll be joined by a number of other groups with fun hands on activities, free to all. facebook.com/allianceforaliv…

Where is away? We dispose of trash and recyclables and call it a day, but what happens after it's taken from our homes depends on many factors. The best solution? Stop creating so much waste to begin with! npr.org/2019/04/24/716692612…

Good news on the fight against offshore drilling. While only temporary, last months court decision is likely to delay any rushed plans previously set forth. npr.org/2019/04/25/717214683…

Don’t forget to register for this weekend’s Beach Sweeps with @cleanoceanaction . We have a lot of people pre registered for both locations but can always use more. Meet us @wallys_lbi or @visitbeachhaven Centre... facebook.com/161522873951737…

Thanks to all our volunteers who came out today we were able to remove an estimated 325 lbs of debris + another 500 lbs or more of composite and pressure treated decking. Follow us for more upcoming clean ups... facebook.com/161522873951737…

We'll be set up shortly at High Bar Harbor. Look for our blue ALO flag for supplies. BYOB (bucket) and BYOM (mug) as some kind volunteers have will have coffee and baked goods for those who come out.... facebook.com/allianceforaliv…

The state of New York has become joined California with a statewide ban of single use plastic bags. While locally more and more towns have enacted bans, statewide we still await a bill that potentially will go beyond bags to styrofoam, straws, and... nytimes.com/2019/03/28/nyreg…

Wondering what you’ll encounter if you join us on Sunday at High Bar Harbor? With only 3 individuals we picked up six 5 gallon buckets worth of debris weighing a total of 21.5 LBS. One bucket of 3.5 LBS. yielded... facebook.com/161522873951737…

Don’t forget we have a double header of events this weekend. Paddle with us Saturday @surf_n_paddle and then join us Sunday at 9AM on the north end of the island for a beach clean up in High Bar Harbor. BYOB (... facebook.com/161522873951737…

88lbs., 1 whale. Let that sink in for a bit. npr.org/2019/03/18/704471596…

South Jersey says NO to seismic testing and offshore drilling off the Atlantic coast. Big thanks to Clean Ocean Action for organizing today’s event and to all the politicians, environmental groups, and most... facebook.com/161522873951737…

Join us at noon to show support for our oceans and coastlines. Help us let DC know we'd like to keep them clean and protected. facebook.com/allianceforaliv…

Are you receiving our monthly E-newsletter? Stay up to date with all things ALO including upcoming beach clean ups and events as well as other issues and causes. Sign up today! eepurl.com/djz0r5 mailchi.mp/e2150269d9ac/spri…

Paddle with us Saturday at the Polar Paddle and then come clean up with us Sunday. Join ALO on Sunday, March 31 as we tackle a much needed clean up at the High Bar Harbor section of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. We'll provide the supplies, you... facebook.com/allianceforaliv…

Remember how yesterday we said these microplastics are everywhere? Deepest parts of our oceans included. nationalgeographic.com/envir…

Some students from Stockton University participated in a beach clean up yesterday for a course project. In a short time we filled 4, 5 gallon buckets with primarily plastic debris. We worked mainly within... facebook.com/allianceforaliv…

Thanks to Congressman Jeff Van Drew and others on the east coast for proposing and supporting this bill to... vandrew.house.gov/media/pres…

How do you approach a massive problem like plastic pollution in our oceans? While the plastic already in... newyorker.com/magazine/2019/…

Bye Bye Butts! Cigarette butts are always one of the top items found on beach clean ups. The data collected regularly will hopefully show the effectiveness of this ban. whyy.org/articles/butt-out-n…