In 2023, we conducted a total of 348 beach cleanups at 44 different cleanup sites with the help of 4,145 volunteers. Together, we collected 162,005 debris items weighing over 7,500 pounds!  Click here to view our 2023 beach cleanup totals Thank you to everyone who helped with our cleanups in 2023, and our lead funders, New Hampshire Coastal Program and Kennebunk Savings Bank ..read more

In early 2024, we’ll be going through all our data, tabulating results from beach cleanups, microplastics sampling, and whale surveys. Even without seeing all the totals yet, we know it was one of our busiest years ever. I wanted to start with a huge THANK YOU to our volunteers, interns, board members, donors, and followers. They enabled us to reach more people than ever and take concrete steps to protect marine life. Here are some of our 2023 accomplishments: In 2023, we continued our long-term whale research. Using a unique software program called Mysticetus, we collected data on 155 trips ..read more

Click here to donate now Hurry! Make your tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31! Your gift will support: Impactful whale research and protection efforts Experiential education for thousands of students The removal of thousands of pieces of litter from local beaches Life-changing experiences for interns and volunteers. Donate Now ..read more

Join us for our monthly beach cleanup at Hampton Beach! These cleanups will be on the first Saturday of every month at Hampton Beach from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, except for January, when we will hold the cleanup on New Year’s Day, January 1. Registration is required – click here to register. These cleanups are fun for all ages, and we hope you can join us! Saturday, December 2, join us at our Blue Ocean Discovery Center (180 Ocean Blvd) for a pop-up holiday shop featuring eco-friendly gifts such as whale adoptions and Blue Ocean Society apparel! Public Beach Cleanup Details We will meet at the ..read more

Help protect marine life by donating on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023! Our friends from Gells are kicking things off by matching donations from new donors up to $250! We also have an additional $2,100 match in donations from generous Blue Ocean Society board members. Give on November 28 and make a huge impact when your donation is doubled! Your tax-deductible gift will support: Impactful whale research and protection efforts Experiential education for thousands of students The removal of thousands of pieces of litter from local beaches Life-changing experiences for interns and volunteers ..read more

As an environmental organization, we advocate for buying less, buying local, and giving experiences instead of things.  But if you buy gifts, you might as well buy sustainably! Our whale adoptions are a gift that gives all year long! Digital Whale Adoptions 10% Off November 24-25! Adopt a local whale and learn about conservation. One of the unique aspects of our whale adoptions is that we e-mail you every time we see your whale! Our digital whale adoptions are 10% off during Black Friday and Small Business Saturday to encourage more sustainable shopping. No discount code needed, just visi ..read more

Join us at North Country Cider in Dover, NH for a night of comedy to benefit the ocean! Thu, November 30, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM North Country Hard Cider  38 Littleworth Road Dover, NH 03820 We’ll have a fun night in the tasting room of North Country Cider, while supporting our marine conservation efforts! The event is hosted by Mark Moccia, and features a line-up of six New England-based performers. You’ll also be able to purchase comfort food from Fry’d Buy Tickets Now Performers include: Kevin Lamory Kevin Lamory is a Boston based comic who has entertained audiences all over New ..read more

We wanted to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to everyone who joined us for the New Hampshire Coastal Cleanup (NHCC)! Your dedication to preserving and protecting our coastlines fills us with hope for a brighter future. During this year’s NHCC, we hosted three public cleanups and School Cleanup Day. In total, an incredible 125 adults and 222 kids came together to make a positive impact. Together, we collected a remarkable 125 pounds of debris. Your hard work and commitment to our oceans are genuinely inspiring!  This year, we were fortunate to collaborate with two remarkable or ..read more

Join us on Sunday, September 24th, a fantastic day filled with live music, local artisans, delicious food, great beer, and more!  Looking for something to do on Sunday, September 24th? Join us at Northwoods Brewing Co. from 11 am to 4 pm for their third annual Fall Festival! Last year’s Fall Fest was a huge success, with over $1,000 raised for a local wildlife rehabilitation center. We’re so excited and grateful to be this year’s beneficiary! For every pint sold on the 24th, a dollar will directly support our conservation and research efforts. This event will feature live music and includ ..read more

The Magnificant Magnus Family at Cable Beach Sidney is a rising senior at St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire. She has always been interested in marine life and conservation and wanted to be a marine biologist when she was younger. Sidney’s parents and extended family are from the Caribbean, and she says some of her favorite childhood memories are of visits to beaches, nature preserves, and marine animal rehabilitation facilities. During the pandemic, visits to New England beaches were a source of great joy and renewal for Sidney and her family. They enjoyed many trips out to learn abo ..read more