SeaHugger

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

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

References

  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".