Feb 19, 2025

Three Years of Impact: Fighting Ocean Pollution Through Action & Education

-Celebrating Three Years of Conservation: Join Us in Protecting Our Oceans and Inspiring Change

FREMONT, CA -- As we step into 2025, the Year of the Snake, a year of transformation and new beginnings, AquaMeridian is thrilled to kick off another impactful year with our Spring Beach Cleanup on March 8!

For the past two years, we’ve worked alongside DOER Marine, Mission Blue, CASA, and Shine4Love Teens Club, bringing together hundreds of students from Fremont, Milpitas, Santa Clara, San Jose, Dublin, and Alameda. Together, we’ve not only removed 150–300 pounds of trash from our beaches at each event but also contributed valuable debris data to the global research network, helping scientists track and combat ocean pollution.

Expanding Our Mission: Education and Conservation

Beyond cleanups, we’ve partnered with the Monterey Bay Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project and the Fremont Public Library to raise awareness about critical local ocean issues. Through educational events, we’ve inspired the next generation to explore scientific solutions for marine conservation, deepening their understanding of the challenges facing our oceans and the role we all play in protecting them.

We’ve also embraced cultural engagement by hosting the Lunar New Year Jar Painting Extravaganza Fundraiser in collaboration with a major corporate sponsor. Employees and community members came together to create dragon-themed artwork, celebrating Asian traditions while raising funds for marine conservation efforts.

At one of our recent events, Keith Rootsaert, leader of the Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project, shared insights into the Monterey kelp restoration efforts, where over 749,000 urchins have been removed, helping restore 11 acres of kelp forest. With a dedicated team of over 700 divers, this project is making a significant impact in protecting our coastal ecosystems, and we are honored to support their efforts.

Let’s make a difference—one cleanup at a time, register today and take action for a cleaner future!

March 8 Beach Cleanup – Volunteer Registration Now Open!

- AquaMeridian Team

Contact: aquam.foundation@gmail.com