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Eastern High School Love Blue Club Kickoff: A Hands-On Earth Month Experience

This Earth Month, on April 15th, students from Eastern High School took their learning beyond the classroom and onto the beaches of Wildwood Crest for an immersive kickoff of their Love Blue Club. Over 40 students, representing multiple grade levels, alongside several science teachers, spent the day experiencing firsthand what it means to protect our oceans at the source. Waiting on the sand was AJ Caruso, CEO & Founder of Love Blue Inc. and an Eastern High School alumnus, wh

Apr 203 min read

Terra Unknown: Seeing the World Beneath Our Feet

Terra Unknown isn’t just a creative partner, it’s a perspective shift. Founded by Zach Daegling, Terra Unknown was built on a simple but powerful intention: promote conservation through photography. But not the kind of photography most people are used to scrolling past. This is macro photography, up-close, detailed, and immersive, bringing attention to the smallest, most overlooked forms of life that exist all around us. The kind of life most people step over without ever rea

Apr 202 min read

Welcoming Grant Writer Gianni Magazzu to the Love Blue Team!

At Love Blue Inc., we have always believed that the strength of our organization comes down to the people behind the mission. As we continue to grow, expand our impact, and build out the infrastructure needed to operate on a national level, bringing the right individuals onto our team is critical. We are proud to officially welcome Gianni Magazzu as our Grant Writer. From the moment we connected with Gianni, it was clear that this was more than just a professional fit, it wa

Apr 23 min read

Founder & CEO AJ Caruso: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Love Blue's January 2026

Every month as CEO of Love Blue Inc. looks different. Some months I’m heavily present at cleanups, events, and chapter visits. Other months, like January, my focus shifts almost entirely behind the scenes, building systems, strengthening infrastructure, and setting the organization up for long-term sustainability and growth. So for anyone who’s ever wondered, “What does AJ do?” , here’s a transparent look at what this past month looked like. Strengthening the Foundation (Oper

Feb 113 min read

Leadership Impact Spotlight: Paige Sullivan

Paige Sullivan’s journey with Love Blue Inc. is a powerful example of our leadership impact. Starting as a general member of CCU Love Blue, she grew into Chapter President, leading 100+ person cleanups and building skills in leadership, public speaking, partnerships, and event planning. Inspired by Love Blue, Paige founded Girl Gains, CCU’s first women’s fitness and wellness club, reaching 100+ members in its first semester. Her story shows how Love Blue builds leaders who cr

Feb 92 min read

Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Impact, Growth, and Momentum

As 2025 comes to a close, we at Love Blue Inc. want to take a moment to thank our incredible community of volunteers, partners, and supporters for an unforgettable year. Together, we removed thousands of pounds of trash from our beaches, hosted hundreds of cleanups nationwide, and engaged with thousands of passionate volunteers . This year, we expanded our reach and impact through amazing new partnerships. A special shout-out to Open Water , our first-ever grant and hydrati

Dec 29, 20252 min read

Love Blue Monmouth Represents at the Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Summit

This month, members of the Love Blue Monmouth executive team had the honor of attending, and presenting at, the Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Summit , a regional gathering organized by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) . MARCO represents the coastal priorities of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York , and its Marine Debris Summit brings together a powerful network of leaders committed to protecting our waters. Representatives from state and

Nov 19, 20252 min read