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Threat to Marine Life

Ocean pollution is devastating marine life and ecosystems. Cigarette butts, the most common beach litter, leach toxic chemicals into the sand and sea. Each year, about 9 million tons of plastic enter the ocean, injuring and killing countless marine animals who mistake it for food or become entangled in it.

Risk to Human Health

Dangerous beach litter like broken glass, metal scraps, and needles pose risks to beachgoers. Much of this trash ends up in the ocean. Plastics break down into microplastics that sea animals eat, eventually passing harmful chemicals on to people through the seafood they eat.

Fuel for Climate Change

Plastic bottles are the second most common beach litter found on beaches around the world. Plastic is made from crude oil and natural gas, which are fossil fuels. As plastic breaks down (especially under sunlight on beaches), greenhouse gases are released—fueling climate change.

The Problem: Beach Litter in Massachusetts

“Marine debris can injure or kill marine and coastal wildlife; damage and degrade habitats; interfere with navigational safety; cause economic loss to fishing and maritime industries; degrade the quality of life in coastal communities; and threaten human health and safety.”

-Marine Debris Impacts | U.S. Department of the Interior

The Solution

Clean Shores is tackling the marine pollution crisis in Massachusetts head-on, as millions of tons of waste enter our oceans each year. Backed by a coalition of New England nonprofits, this initiative is raising funds to deploy a BeBot, an eco-friendly, beach-cleaning robot that removes even hidden litter from the sand.

A Bebot is an innovative, all-electric, solar- and battery-powered machine that removes debris from beaches, preserving coastlines and protecting the ocean and marine life. And it cleans beaches faster and more thoroughly than manual cleanups can—all without damaging habitat or harming wildlife.

Every donation fuels this cutting-edge effort, helping to keep Massachusetts beaches pristine and inspiring lasting environmental change.

How BeBot Can Help With
Ocean Conservation

The BeBot is a game-changer in beach cleaning—fully electric, remotely controlled, and eco-friendly. Designed to remove small to medium debris without harming delicate ecosystems, it uses advanced screening technology and a high-capacity collection system for efficient, sustainable cleanup. It removes beach litter before it can make its way into the ocean.

Clean Beaches

BeBot efficiently and effectively removes beach litter, even picking up small and hidden debris often overlooked by manual cleanups.

Educate People

We’ll use BeBot events to educate people about the long-term damage of beach pollution and the critical role clean beaches play in ocean conservation.

Analyze Data

Collected debris will be analyzed to refine cleanup strategies, generate ideas to prevent littering, and develop ways to promote long-term sustainability.