Environmental Action & Education Programs
Since 1984, Clean Ocean Action uses research, public education and citizen action to improve the quality of the waters off the New Jersey/New York coast. Our belief is that people will take action to protect things that they love and understand. Together, we must act quickly and effectively to keep our ocean clean.
To help achieve this, Clean Ocean Action developed many different education programs and resources to engage citizens in the protection of the ocean. From presentations to interactive activities, our programs help people understand the connections between our habits and actions, and the heath of our environment. To get started, follow the links below, or in the purple tab list in the left column for more information on these unique and interactive programs, activities, and lessons.
Click here for a printable brochure that outlines Clean Ocean Action's education programs.
SEAL Program
GOAL: Clean Ocean Action’s Student Environmental Advocates and Leaders (SEAL) program aims to empower students to become mindful and resourceful leaders, with a focus on local, current environmental issues.
The SEAL program, which had its first two years funded generously by Impact 100 Jersey Coast, offers from Monmouth County high school students a free and unique leadership learning experience focused on local environmental issues. While collaborating with peers all over Monmouth County, SEAL students will identify and implement environmental projects in their own schools’ communities.
Click here for more information about the SEAL program.
Student Summits
The Student Summit is designed to provide NJ middle-school students an opportunity to experience hands-on, marine environmental education at the Jersey Shore. Some activities are:
Horseshoe Crab Discovery & Handling
Seashell Identification
Invertebrate Identification
Project Terrapin
Activities to identify and propose solutions for non-point source pollution
Climate change and sea level rise.
The Cape May Student Summit will return to the Nature Center of Cape May on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The Fall Student Summit will return to Island Beach State Park on October 12, 2023.
For more information about the Student Summit, or to apply, please click on the following link Student Summit.
Clean Ocean Action Presentations
Cost: COA generally asks for a $150 donation for a 50 minute presentation
Clean Ocean Action offers informative marine environmental presentations to teach students of all ages and backgrounds about the issues surrounding ocean pollution. All presentations are tailored to the age and size of the audience.
For more information or to request an Educational Presentation, please click here: Clean Ocean Action Presentations.
Education Ambassadors
Do you love COA? Are you a teacher or are you comfortable doing trained presentations in front of groups? If so, then the Clean Ocean Action Education Ambassador program is for you! Educators can assist Clean Ocean Action's education program by conducting presentations about ocean pollution issues to school and community groups across the state of New Jersey.
To learn more about the program responsibilities, time requirements, and compensation, please review Education Ambassador Job Description.
If interested, fill out an application to be considered!
For more information, please contact Kristen Grazioso at 732-872-0111.
