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SeaHugger

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Sea Hugger
FounderShell Cleave
TypeNonprofit
Legal statusFoundation
Location
  • California, U.S.
Key people
Shell Cleave
AwardJefferson Award for Public Service
Websitewww.seahugger.org

SeaHugger is a non-profit organization based in California, the United States.[1][2] The organization preserves the marine environment from plastic pollution through educational activities.[3][4]

Sea Hugger makes use of seabins provided by The Seabin Project to clean oceans.[5][6]

History

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Sea Hugger was founded by Shell Cleave.[2] She has written a book, The Littlest Sea Hugger, describing the organization's role in cleaning the environment.[7]

In 2019, Sea Hugger received Green Business Award.[8]

In 2021, Shell Cleave received Jefferson Award for Public Service for her public service as part of Sea Hugger.[4]

Sea Hugger is also working in South Africa and the United States.[4]

Awards and recognition

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References

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  1. Woudenberg, Carina (July 11, 2018). "El Granada woman out to aid ocean".
  2. 1 2 Leyden, Libby (September 27, 2019). "Seabin Project takes aim at plastics in harbor".
  3. "The recycling myth". San Francisco Examiner. ProQuest 2309268757.
  4. 1 2 3 "South Bay Surfer Helping To Clean Up Beaches In Half Moon Bay, South Africa". CBS News. July 28, 2021.
  5. "Seabin Project takes aim at plastics in harbor". September 27, 2019.
  6. Clark, Zachary (January 30, 2020). "New method for removing marine trash in use at Pillar Point Harbor". San Mateo Daily Journal.
  7. Howell, August (December 11, 2019). "Sea Hugger book highlights climate issues".
  8. "Local residents, businesses honored at Chamber awards". January 8, 2020.
  9. Howell, August (July 28, 2021). "2 local women recognized for public service".