beach sweeps

Volunteers are needed for Clean Ocean Action's 37th Annual spring beach sweeps taking place on Saturday, April 9.

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.

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. Nicole Dallara, Communications and Outreach Coordinator for Clean Ocean Action, said volunteers will gather at Sandy Hook at 9 a...

Thousands of volunteers have swept across dozens of Jersey Shore beaches as part of an environmental group's annual cleanup program.

Any day at the Jersey Shore is a beautiful day, even if you're picking up litter and storm debris. Over 4,000 people must feel that way, because they've pre-registered for Clean Ocean Action's Spring Beach Sweeps, taking place this Saturday, April 26.

Some bizarre items, and the usual roster of debris, were discovered when volunteers swept New Jersey's beaches to highlight the pressing issue of coastal pollution.

Newly-released findings show many people still treat New Jersey's coastline as a dumping ground.

Trash on beaches from Middlesex to Cape May Counties will be picked up Saturday by more than 1400 volunteers participating in Clean Ocean Action's 28th Annual Fall Sweeps.

Amusement park debris spawned by Superstorm Sandy and an explosive device were among the many items uncovered during an environmental group's annual sweep of New Jersey's 127 miles of beaches.

Thousands of volunteers will hit the New Jersey coastline at more than 60 different locations today for the 28th Annual Spring Beach Sweeps.