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About Clean Shores

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Clean Beaches, Healthy Oceans

Clean Shores, a program of Seaside Sustainability—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Gloucester, Massachusetts—works to fight ocean pollution through sustainable beach cleanup. We use blue technologiesenvironmentally safe innovations that remove litter from beaches. Our current initiative is to acquire our first BeBot—an eco-friendly, beach-cleaning robot designed to maintain clean, healthy shorelines starting in New England. Ultimately, we aim to deploy two to three BeBots to support large-scale beach cleanups and strengthen marine conservation along coastlines throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey.

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Our Mission

To combat marine pollution through innovative technology, sustainable beach cleaning, and community education, ensuring cleaner, safer beaches along the New England coast.

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Our Vision

To be a leader in beach and marine conservation, recognized for driving awareness, inspiring sustainable change, and pioneering innovative solutions.

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Cleaner Beaches

We strive to keep beaches pristine by removing harmful debris that threatens marine life and beachgoers. BeBot’s advanced technology efficiently removes small debris often overlooked by traditional cleanup efforts, ensuring a healthier coastal environment.

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Education & Outreach

We're committed to community engagement and education. Through outreach programs and collaborations with universities and research institutions, we raise awareness about marine conservation, sustainable practices, and the impact of pollution.

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Seaside Sustainability

Clean Shores is a program of Seaside Sustainability, a nationally recognized, award-winning 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization founded in 2016. Seaside Sustainability's mission is to advocate, educate, and deliver tangible solutions to advance environmental stewardship. Seaside’s programs educate people of all ages about the critical issues that threaten our environment promoting best practices for sustainability and inspire meaningful advocacy and hands-on action.

Coastal Cleanup

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Removal of harmful debris, plastics, and fishing gear from beaches and the ocean, helping protect the marine ecosystem.

Blue Technology

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Facilitation of sale and distribution of blue technology devices designed to clean our oceans, beaches, and waterways.

Marine Science

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Take action through educational opportunities to help shape the minds of our youth in hopes for a sustainable  future.

Sustainable goals

The United Nations

Clean Shores & Seaside Sustainability work to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, set as a universal call to action to protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Some of those goals are: 

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

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Good Health and Well-Being
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Good Health and Well-Being
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Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

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Climate Action
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Climate Action
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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

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Life Below Water
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Life Below Water
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Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and their resources.

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Life On Land
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Life On Land
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Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

Clean Shores Team

At Clean Shores, our team is a diverse group of dedicated volunteers who are united by a shared passion for protecting our oceans and beaches from pollution that threatens marine life, endangers human health, and destroys the habitats essential to sustaining life.

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A long-time educator and brings almost 30 years of experience in environmental and experiential education. As the founder of Seaside Sustainability, Green Scholars, National STEM Honor Society and Clean Shores, he has been identified as a national leader, garnering dozens of local, state, and national awards.

Eric Magers

Director of Marine Science

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Data Analyst and Software Engineering student with experience in project management, research, and team leadership. She led the Clean Shores initiative as Co-Project Manager, where she oversaw key strategies and milestones to support the project’s launch. Her work reflects a strong dedication to sustainability and marine pollution awareness.

Valentina Romero

Co-Project Manager

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As Advisor for Clean Shores and Team Leader for the website, Stacey brings 30+ years of marketing experience, creating strategic campaigns across diverse industries. She turns ideas into results through tailored messaging and end-to-end execution. Passionate about ocean conservation, she’s happy to champion Clean Shores.

Stacey Paiva

Advisor

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A market researcher at Seaside Sustainability, with experience in research and data analysis. She forecasts technology performance, developing written reports, and presenting insights that inform strategic decision-making. Her work contributes to the development of sustainable solutions that drive real-world impact across global initiatives.

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Market Strategy

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Tom Chapple is a retired attorney , executive, and business coach. He currently represents only non-profit organizations that need coaching, including time management, succession planning, and board of director work.

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Finance Advisor

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A passionate web developer and digital marketing professional who specializes in helping small businesses build impactful online presences. With experience across multiple industries and a creative, tech-savvy approach, Ceyda transforms ideas into engaging, functional websites that reflect each client’s unique vision. She volunteered her expertise to design web pages for Clean Shores' new website.

Ceyda Bulat

Web Designer

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A senior at Brandeis University majoring in Environmental Studies and Anthropology with a minor in Economics. As the Clean Shores Department Manager, he leads a team of interns focused on local environmental restoration, coastal resilience, and community engagement. Jayden is passionate about advancing environmental justice and practical sustainability solutions that benefit ecosystems and people.

Jayden Wei

Department Manager

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A freelance UI, web, and e-commerce designer at REED.custom.Design, she recently volunteered her expertise to design several web pages for Clean Shores' new website. Her multidisciplinary background in graphic design, photography, entrepreneurship, and web development informs her thoughtful and intuitive approach to design.

Stephanie Reed

Web Designer

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Audrey is a web designer passionate about transforming complex problems into elegant, seamless user-centered experiences. With a background in biotechnology and operations, she brings a systems-driven approach to digital design. She is deeply interested in marine conservation and works closely with Clean Shores to support its mission through thoughtful, intentional design that promotes clarity, impact, and environmental awareness.

Audrey Zhu

Web Designer

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Tiffany is a multi-disciplinary designer with a focus in web design, social media and content creation. With a background in scientific and psychological research, she strives to create solutions that are backed up by evidence and focused on the individual’s needs. Tiffany is passionate about preserving coastal ecosystems and volunteered her time on designing the website for Clean Shores.

Tiffany Liew

Web Designer

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Mary is a fourth year undergraduate student at UCDavis majoring in Agricultural and Environmental Technology and Applied Statistics with a minor in Animal Science. She would like to dive into the field of marine and environmental conservation. Clean Shores has provided her the opportunity to learn more about marine technology like BeBot.

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on Land
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Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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United Nations

Seaside Sustainability works to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, set as a universal call to action to protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

Sustainable goals
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Good Health And Well-Being
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Sustainable cities
Sustainable Cities And Communities
Responsible Consumption And Production
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Responsible consumption
Climate Action
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Below Water
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Good Health and Well Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Good Health And Well-Being
Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Communities
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Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Responsible consumption
Responsible Consumption and Production
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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Climate Action
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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Life
Below Water
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Life below water image

Conserve/ sustainably use the oceans, seas and its resources.

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Life
on Land
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Protect, restore  promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

United Nations

Seaside Sustainability works to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, set as a universal call to action to protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

Sustainable goals
3
Good Health And Well-Being
3 Good Health and Well-Being
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Sustainable Cities And Communities
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Responsible Consumption And Production
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Climate Action
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Life
Below Water
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Life
on Land
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3
Good Health And Well-Being
3 Good Health and Well-Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

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Sustainable Communities
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Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

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Responsible Consumption And Production
12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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Climate Action
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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

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Life
Below Water
Life below water image

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and its resources.

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Life
On Land
tree graphic with birds

Protect, restore  promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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