At Alliance for a Living Ocean –

Community is at the heart of everything we do. From clean-ups to the Longboard Classic – we have something for everyone throughout the year on Long Beach Island, New Jersey

Featured Events

  • Beach Clean-Ups

    Check the calendar below for our next group cleanup, or download the Marine Debris Tracker app and track your own cleanup!

  • Critter Round-Ups

    Every Tuesday and Thursday of the summer in Surf City, Ship Bottom, and Brant Beach. Come learn about the critters that make LBI special!

  • Longboard Classic

    Our famous classic-longboard surf contest and fundraiser, going on its 17th year. Widely known as the best day of the summer LBI!

  • Dune Grass Planting

    Empowering our local ecosystem as a defense against erosion! Keep an eye on the calendar for planting events throughout the fall and spring.

Upcoming events

Whether a Beach Clean Up, The ALO Longboard Classic, or your favorite Critter Round Up. This is the place to find all upcoming ALO events. Check back regularly for updates and details on where you can find us throughout the LBI Region.

 

Critter Round Up
Aug
31

Critter Round Up

One of our longest standing educational programs, back for summer 2023.

Come join ALO to find out what lives in our very own Barnegat Bay. This free and fun event will highlight the amazing creatures that call our local waters home. You never know what we'll find when we drag our seine through the water! All critters are handled with care and released after we take some time to view and talk about each species. Please register for this event. Please wear sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing to be near the water. Remember this event is free, but donations are appreciated!

To join us please register here and use the ticket function to select the date you wish to attend:

2023 Bayview Park Critter Round Up Registration

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Critter Round Up
Aug
29

Critter Round Up

One of our longest standing educational programs, back for summer 2023.

Come join ALO to find out what lives in our very own Barnegat Bay. This free and fun event will highlight the amazing creatures that call our local waters home. You never know what we'll find when we drag our seine through the water! All critters are handled with care and released after we take some time to view and talk about each species. Please register for this event. Please wear sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing to be near the water. Remember this event is free, but donations are appreciated!

To join us please register here and use the ticket function to select the date you wish to attend:

2023 Ship Bottom Critter Round Up Registration

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Critter Round Up
Aug
24

Critter Round Up

One of our longest standing educational programs, back for summer 2023.

Come join ALO to find out what lives in our very own Barnegat Bay. This free and fun event will highlight the amazing creatures that call our local waters home. You never know what we'll find when we drag our seine through the water! All critters are handled with care and released after we take some time to view and talk about each species. Please register for this event. Please wear sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing to be near the water. Remember this event is free, but donations are appreciated!

To join us please register here and use the ticket function to select the date you wish to attend:

2023 Bayview Park Critter Round Up Registration

View Event →
Critter Round Up
Aug
22

Critter Round Up

One of our longest standing educational programs, back for summer 2023.

Come join ALO to find out what lives in our very own Barnegat Bay. This free and fun event will highlight the amazing creatures that call our local waters home. You never know what we'll find when we drag our seine through the water! All critters are handled with care and released after we take some time to view and talk about each species. Please register for this event. Please wear sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing to be near the water. Remember this event is free, but donations are appreciated!

To join us please register here and use the ticket function to select the date you wish to attend:

2023 Ship Bottom Critter Round Up Registration

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Critter Round Up
Aug
17

Critter Round Up

One of our longest standing educational programs, back for summer 2023.

Come join ALO to find out what lives in our very own Barnegat Bay. This free and fun event will highlight the amazing creatures that call our local waters home. You never know what we'll find when we drag our seine through the water! All critters are handled with care and released after we take some time to view and talk about each species. Please register for this event. Please wear sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing to be near the water. Remember this event is free, but donations are appreciated!

To join us please register here and use the ticket function to select the date you wish to attend:

2023 Bayview Park Critter Round Up Registration

View Event →