What a morning to remember!

On Sunday, February 22, almost 200 friends of the ocean trekked through the freezing cold to celebrate Clean Ocean Action’s 42nd birthday at our sold-out Waves of Wonder: Bubbly Brunch & Marine Carnival!

Waves of thanks to our incredible event committee: co-chairs Joey and Anna Garofalo, Alicia Bublitz, Elise Casey, Kelly Flanagan, Alex Kinsey, Crystal and Mike Komar, Matt and Rachel Lamura, and Karla Parnagian, whose dedication made this special day possible!

And, please check out our incredible sponsors: West Long Branch Community Center, Mermaid Ariadne, Wake Coffee and Kitchen, Jacob Daniels Music, Sunrise Science Classroom, Cocktail Caravan, Guaranteed Plants and Florist, and JAMM Printing. Thank you, Joey and Anna Garofalo and Crystal and Mike Komar, for your thoughtful contributions which powered the event!

We’re deeply thankful for all attendees, SEAL students, and the amazing Jersey Shore businesses and partners who helped bring the event to life — and of course for the families and individuals who filled the room with energy, curiosity, and love for the ocean!

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