Virginia’s Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect July 1: What It Means for Businesses, Consumers, and the Environment By Ocean Blue Projects Beginning July 1, Virginia officially enters the second and final phase […]
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Oysters in the Potomac River
How These Small Creatures Are Transforming One of America’s Most Important Waterways The Hidden Heroes of the Potomac When most people look at the Potomac River, they see water, boats, […]
What Happens During an Ocean Blue Project Beach Cleanup? (What to Expect)
What Happens During an Ocean Blue Project Beach Cleanup? (What to Expect) What happens during a beach cleanup?At an Ocean Blue Project beach cleanup, volunteers collect plastic and trash from […]
How Does Plastic Get Into the Ocean? (Complete Guide)
How Does Plastic Get Into the Ocean? (Complete Guide) If you’ve ever asked yourself how plastic gets into the ocean, you’re already thinking about one of the most important environmental […]
How to Join a Beach Cleanup Near Me (Step-by-Step Guide)
How to Join a Beach Cleanup Near Me (Step-by-Step Guide) Every year, millions of pounds of plastic and debris enter our oceans—threatening marine life, polluting coastlines, and impacting communities around […]
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Explained
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Explained Out in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, far from coastlines, shipping lanes, and everyday human awareness, floats one of the […]
The Hidden Crisis Beneath the Chesapeake Bay
Ghost Crab Pots in the Chesapeake Bay How Ocean Blue Project, Fishermen, and Volunteers Are Removing Deadly “Ghost Gear” Every year, thousands of abandoned crab traps sink to the bottom […]
Celebrating Ocean Blue Project’s 2025 Volunteers of the Year
At Ocean Blue Project, every pound of debris removed, every student reached, and every waterway restored is powered by people who choose to give their time, energy, and heart. This […]
The State of Our Waters in 2026: The Good, the Bad, and the Preventable
By Ashley M. Our One World Ocean faces unprecedented threats, but together, we can make a difference. Ocean Blue Project is on a mission to clean and protect our […]
Meet the Wavemakers: The People Powering Change for Our Beaches, Waterways, and One World Ocean
Celebrating the people who make our biggest wins possible Behind every pound of debris removed, every student inspired, every shoreline restored, there’s a story of someone who chose to care. […]