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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🌊 Just 2 days to go! Grab your friends & family and join COI for California Coastal Cleanup Day—California’s largest annual volunteer event! 📅 Saturday, September 19 📍 Meet at Moran Lake Beach 🕘 Sat. 9 AM–12 PM Help clean our beach, neighborhoods & watershed. Walk-ups welcome! 💙

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🌊 One week to go! Grab your friends & family and join us on Saturday, 9/19, for California Coastal Cleanup Day—CA's largest annual volunteer event! We’ll clean the beach and surrounding neighborhoods—stopping debris before it reaches the ocean. Walk-ups welcome! 📍 Moran Lake Beach 🕘 9 AM–12 PM

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

1.3 MILLION PLASTIC BOTTLES. In one cleanup.That’s what volunteers collected during the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup. See Reuters’ striking visualization below of the scale of plastic bottle use, then join COI for ICC2026 at Moran Lake Beach on Sept. 19. 🌊 www.reuters.com/graphics/ENV...

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Turning waste into a resource: Progress from our partners at Oregon State University! Dr. Skip Rochefort and his team are advancing the “Onionator,” a portable system designed to turn used HDPE drip irrigation tubing from Oregon onion farms into usable fuel. #Sustainability #Innovation

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🌊 What happens when students take citizen science beyond the classroom? Students AJ & Caleb designed their own EPAP study at Pacifica State Beach—and found substantially more plastic near the beachfront Taco Bell, highlighting how surrounding activity may influence what accumulates on our beaches.

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

“Seeing the beach a little cleaner after each survey” was one of COI intern Jimmy Zhang’s favorite parts of EPAP. 🌊 Through his internship, Jimmy gained hands-on experience collecting and analyzing plastic pollution data while making a difference. #OceanConservation #MarineScience

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Plastic Free July is over, but protecting our oceans is a year-round commitment. 🌊Keep choosing reusables, picking up litter, and making small everyday choices that reduce plastic pollution. Every action counts. 💙 #PlasticFreeJuly #CleanOceansIntl #OceanConservation #MarineDebris

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Bluesky: 🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Abdul and Youth Impact Iraq! Abdul is empowering young people in Baghdad to protect their local environment using COI's EPAP field protocols. A powerful reminder that a cleaner future starts with local action. #YouthImpactIraq #GlobalImpact

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🍱 Plastic-Free July Tip #5: Choose reusable containers! Whether you're packing lunch, storing leftovers, or bringing your own container for takeout, every reusable meal helps reduce single-use plastic and prevent marine debris. 🌊 #PlasticFreeJuly #OceanConservation #MarineDebris

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Meet our 2026 Summer Interns! 🌊 Our two intern teams have been conducting EPAP surveys at Albany, Alameda, Manresa & Sunset State Beaches, collecting long-term data on plastic pollution that supports research and healthier coastlines. Welcome to the team! 💙 #OceanConservation #CitizenScience

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🥤 Plastic-Free July Tip #4: Skip the plastic straw! Saying "no thanks" or bringing a reusable straw is a simple way to reduce single-use plastic and help prevent marine debris. Small everyday choices add up to cleaner waterways and healthier oceans. #PlasticFreeJuly #OceanConservation #MarineDebris

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🛍️ Plastic-Free July Tip #3: Bring a reusable bag! Every time you skip a single-use plastic bag, you help reduce plastic pollution and protect our oceans. Keep one in your car, backpack, or purse so it's always ready. 🌎♻️ #PlasticFreeJuly #ChooseToReuse #CleanOceansInternational

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Twin Lakes Beach got a head start thanks to a dedicated local resident. Volunteers removed 2,190 items/46 lbs., mostly from nearby streets. 71% of debris = fresh, & food wrappers/paper products = over 1/3 of debris, showing the impact of the holiday. 🌊 #MontereyBay #CoastalCleanup #PlasticPollution

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

💧 Plastic-Free July: Week 2! Ditch single-use plastic bottles and carry a reusable water bottle instead. Every refill helps reduce plastic waste and keeps our oceans cleaner. Small swaps can make a big difference! 🌎♻️ #PlasticFreeJuly #BeatPlasticPollution #CleanOceans #Sustainability

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🌎 Join us for Plastic-Free July by attending our July 5 Coastal Cleanup (Twin Lakes Beach 9-11am), adopting a beach, picking up litter in your neighborhood, or reducing your everyday plastic use. Follow along all month for simple plastic-free tips! 💙 #PlasticFreeJuly #CleanOceans #Sustainability

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Holiday celebrations can leave behind thousands of pieces of litter. Join us at Twin Lakes Beach on July 5th to help remove litter before it reaches Monterey Bay. Every piece collected helps protect wildlife and prevent plastic pollution. #BeachCleanup #SantaCruz #ProtectOurOcean #Volunteer

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌊 Happy World Oceans Day! The ocean covers over 70% of our planet, produces more than half of the oxygen we breathe, and helps regulate Earth's climate. Today we celebrate the ocean and everyone working to protect it. Every cleanup, survey, and act of stewardship matters. 💙 #WorldOceansDay

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

🌊 Huge thanks to everyone who joined the 3rd Annual Sally Scholz Coastal Cleanup at Moran Lake Beach! Held alongside Santa Cruz County’s Pitch In day, volunteers removed: 🧩1,329 litter pieces & 🗑️86 lbs of debris Every cleanup matters 💙 #PitchIn #SantaCruz #PlasticPollution

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join us for our biannual Sally Scholz Coastal Clean Up at Moran Lake Beach: May 9 | 9 AM - 12 PM. We will be working together with SC County for their annual Pitch In day to clean our environment. Bring a reusable mug (for coffee), gloves, and buckets if you can. All are welcome!

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Sunny skies and strong turnout for Earth Day Santa Cruz ☀️ We spent the day talking plastic pollution—sharing our shoreline survey work, and exploring localized solutions like portable plastic waste conversion. Great conversations, real engagement. Thanks, Santa Cruz! #EarthDay #SantaCruz

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We’ll be at Earth Day Santa Cruz this Saturday, 11:30–4:00! Stop by our booth to say hello and check out what we’ve been finding along our local shoreline. 🌊 #EarthDaySantaCruz #PlasticPollution #ProtectOurCoast

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

COI interns help power our work. Our first official intern supported coastal cleanups, EPAP data work, and research on plastic waste conversion technology. We’re grateful for the students helping protect our oceans. 🌊 #CleanOceansInternational #EPAP #OceanStewardship #FutureScientists

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Welcoming 11 UCSC student interns to COI this spring 🌊 They’re conducting EPAP plastic surveys, collecting data, and removing plastic pollution—contributing to long-term tracking of coastal debris. Excited to see what they accomplish this season! #OceanConservation #PlasticPollution #CitizenScience

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

A year later, we’re still grateful for the shout-out from @Any_Austin highlighting our Education Director’s 1983 thesis 🌊 Thank you to everyone who discovered COI through his video—your support helps drive our work to reduce plastic pollution. Watch here:🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li-P...

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Welcoming Amelia Labbe as Executive Director of Clean Oceans International. With a background in marine science and fieldwork, she’s focused on careful data, expanding programs, strengthening funding systems, and growing COI partnerships. #CleanOceansInternational #MarineScience #PlasticPollution

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported our mission last week! Your contributions help us monitor and reduce plastic pollution year-round through community science and education. Missed Giving Tuesday? Donations are welcome anytime. 🌊 #ThankYou #CleanOceans #CommunityScience #OceanConservation

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Power Community Science for Cleaner Oceans It’s #GivingTuesday! We’re grateful for everyone who’s supported COI this year! If you’d like to give, every amount helps us expand community-science shoreline monitoring and protect our coasts. Donate: cleanoceansinternational.org/giving-tuesday.html 💙

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We’re proud to partner with @CabrilloCollege — a Hispanic-Serving Institution and California’s #1 community college. With Prof. Lauren Hanneman & our Educ. Dir. David Schwartz, we’re helping students build real-world coastal science skills. #STEMEducation #CabrilloCollege #CleanOceansInternational

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

One week until #GivingTuesday! Want to jump in early? Your support helps power our shoreline surveys and student fieldwork. 💙🌊 Give anytime: cleanoceansinternational.org/giving-tuesday.html

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Proud to partner with Cabrillo College—California’s #1 community college. This fall, Env Sci students have been supporting COI’s EPAP surveys at Seacliff Beach, tracking plastic pollution and building real-world skills in ocean stewardship. #OceanHealth #CoastalScience #PlasticPollution

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

In early November, Peralta Community College District interns joined COI for an EPAP survey at Albany Beach, finding an estimated 15,570 macroplastic and 32,000 microplastic pieces. Critical data for understanding Bay pollution! #PlasticPollution #PeraltaColleges #CleanOceansInternational

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Your #GivingTuesday gift fuels ocean protection — from local cleanups to global data tracking. Every dollar counts. 🌊💙 #CleanOceansInternational #GivingTuesday #OceanConservation

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

COI welcomes Emily Ramirez, our new Social Media & Outreach Intern! Supported by Digital NEST, Santa Cruz Works, and the City of Santa Cruz. Emily brings strong storytelling and digital media skills to expand COI’s reach. Welcome Emily! #CleanOceansInternational #DigitalNest #SantaCruzWorks

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Sally Scholz Cleanup Results: 26 volunteers, 95 lbs collected, 1,746 items removed! 💪 66% plastic | 57% weathered. Plastic persists—but so does our community’s dedication. Thanks to everyone (& @PeetsCoffee) for keeping Sally’s spirit alive! ☕ #SantaCruz #CleanOceansInternational #CoastalCleanup

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🌊 Act locally, impact globally. Join a cleanup, reduce single-use plastics, and give back this #GivingTuesday (Dec 2). Your support fuels COI’s programs to monitor pollution and create usable resources from waste plastic. 💙 #PlasticPollution #OceanConservation #CommunityAction

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Don’t forget to join us for the 2nd Semi-Annual Sally Scholz Coastal Cleanup tomorrow, November 8th, from 9 AM–Noon at Moran Lake Beach! To reduce waste, bring your own gloves, bucket, and mug. We’ll provide extras, along with coffee and snacks. ☕🪣 #beachcleanup #communityaction #protectouroceans

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Five UCSC interns joined COI this fall to gain hands-on experience in coastal plastic monitoring. They completed EPAP field training last month at Twin Lakes Beach and are now surveying sites across Santa Cruz County. #COI #UCSC #PlasticPollution #OceanStewardship #MarineScience

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Giving Tuesday (12/2/25) highlights the work that needs ongoing support. COI collects coastal plastic data and evaluates community-scale plastic waste solutions where waste options are limited. Please help us reach our goals. Donate: www.cleanoceansinternational.org/donate.html

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Honored to team up with the Amah Mutsun Land Trust for a beach cleanup + EPAP training in Santa Cruz! 🌊💙 AMLT Native Stewards collected 160 debris items while exploring new ways to care for culturally important sites. Protecting land + ocean, together. #AmahMutsunLandTrust #CleanOceansInternational

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Nothing beats a Saturday morning by the beach! Join us Nov 8, 9 AM–Noon at Moran Lake Beach for the 2nd Sally Scholz Coastal Cleanup — honoring a community member whose love for the ocean still inspires us. Let’s do good together 💪💙 #CleanOceansInternational #SantaCruz #CommunityCleanup

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Moran Lake Beach results are in! For the 40th #InternationalCoastalCleanup, COI + @PacificPaw volunteers removed 61.5 lbs of debris (554) — including 235 cig. butts, 67 wrappers, 9 foam pieces, 7 toys, and 1 metal chair. COI team: 21 lbs | Monterey Bay prelim: 4,500+ lbs! #ICC, #COI, #PacificPaw

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Grab your gloves/buckets and join us for International Coastal Cleanup Day! We’re teaming up with Pacific Paw, a SC business dedicated to healthy pets, to make Moran Lake Beach cleaner and healthier. Every piece counts! Sept 20 | 9 AM–Noon | Moran Lake Beach #InternationalCoastalCleanup #CleanOceans

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

On 8/19/25, COI + DaVita Kidney Care joined forces at Twin Lakes Beach! In just 1 hour, 6 amazing volunteers removed 122 pieces of trash (68 plastic + 54 non-plastic). 💪Huge thanks to DaVita for supporting cleaner oceans! 🌊 #DaVitaKidneyCare #CleanOceansInternational #PlasticPollution #BeachCleanup

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Six cigarette butts in just 4 feet of Harbor sidewalk - 15 feet from the ocean. 🚬🌊 They’re plastic. They don’t biodegrade -they fragment into toxic microplastics. Santa Cruz has taken an important step: filtered cigarettes won’t be sold here starting in 2027. #PlasticPollution #OceanHealth #COI

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

CMDR Day 2: LCA of a derelict fishing net - from reef to recycled plastic lumber. Every step adds cost: fuel, labor, emissions, & energy. Then to H-POWER, where 2,000 trucks/day = 700,000 tons/year of trash converted to electricity. The landfill is just a backup - and nearly full. #CMDR #HPOWER

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Day 1 at CMDR: A stellar team - led by Mafalda de Freitas, M.S., with Co-Director Dr. Jennifer Lynch - guided participants through recycling methods and derelict fishing gear sourcing. Roughly 80% of Hawaiʻi's marine debris is ALDFG from distant fleets. More to come. #PlasticPollution #CMDR #HPU

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

On the first swim in O‘ahu waters, a piece of biofouled marine debris floated right in front of COI’s Executive Director - a fitting start to a week focused on solutions. COI will post daily updates from the CMDR Recycling Marine Debris course. Stay tuned. #COI #CenterforMarineDebrisResearch

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Our July 5 beach cleanup was a success: 14 volunteers, 97 pounds of trash, and a real sense of community. 💙 Thank you to everyone who showed up, connected, and helped protect the ocean together! 🌊☕🍪 #BeachCleanup #CommunityAction #CleanOceansInternational #SantaCruz

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

This was the beach near our office at 1pm today - packed with people... and trash. Join us tomorrow, July 5, 8–11 AM, for a post-holiday cleanup at SEABRIGHT BEACH. Free coffee + cookies! Let’s stop the litter before it hits the ocean. 🌊☕🍪 #BeachCleanup #4thofJuly #OceanConservation

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Clean Oceans International @cleanoceansintl.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

In just 1 hour, Cabrillo Ocean 10 College students found 91 plastic items during an EPAP beach survey with COI. From data collection to deep discussions on pollution, we’re proud to continue this summer tradition of action and learning in Santa Cruz! #PlasticPollution #CitizenScience #EPAP #STEM

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