Second Beach in Middletown

Clean Ocean Access (COA) has announced that they have joined together with the Newport Bermuda Race Clean Regattas effort to help rid the oceans of marine debris and work towards a more sustainable future.

Together, they invite sailors, crew, volunteers, and everyone to join them this Wednesday, June 13th at Surfers End Second Beach for a beach cleanup from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to bring real time awareness to the problem of litter entering our oceans.

All are welcome, no registration required.

For more information, visit www.cleanoceanaccess.org.

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