The ACUA would like to thank everyone who came out and supported Tom Jones as he paddled into Atlantic City on August 9th to bring awareness to plastics in the ocean. Special thanks to all those at Plastic Free Ocean who have continued to bring attention to this cause, to Wyndham Green for sponsoring Tom's trip and helping plan the event, EarthCapades for the educational entertainment, and to all the environmental organizations that gave their time to show support:

American Littoral Society – Mid Atlantic Chapter
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Jersey Shore
Jacques Cousteau National estuarine research reserve
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Clean Ocean Action
Surfrider Foundation
DEP Clean Marina Program
Captain Joel Fogel from Waterwatch International

The ACUA would also like to thank all the willing volunteers who participated in the beach cleanup that was held before Tom's arrival, and the Atlantic City Beach Patrol for helping Tom arrive safely.

To view pictures from the event, follow this link:
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