Welcome to Beach Junki
Protecting Sea Turtles ~ Promoting Clean Oceans ~ Inspiring Action
We are passionate about preserving our oceans and protecting the incredible creatures that call them home. From rescuing sea turtles to organizing community beach cleanups, we are on a mission to create a cleaner, healthier world for future generations.
The Washed Up Project — Our 3 Initiatives
Every wave leaves something behind — sometimes it’s treasures like seashells, sometimes trash, a reminder of how much our ocean needs our help.
The Washed Up Project brings art, action, and awareness together through three creative initiatives that inspire people of all ages to protect our beaches and marine life.
The Washed Up Art
From shimmering sea turtles to flowing jellyfish, our Washed Up Art Series transforms marine debris into meaningful works of art. These pieces raise awareness about pollution, spark conversation, and inspire everyone to turn waste into wonder.
Beach Clean Up Buckets
Grab a bucket and make a difference! Our Beach Clean-Up Buckets are placed at 2 access points, inviting beachgoers to pick up litter as they stroll. Every bottle cap, straw, and wrapper removed helps protect marine wildlife and keeps our beaches beautiful.
Beach Toy Borrow Box
Save your money and the invironment. Kids can borrow beach toys for free and return them when they’re done for others to enjoy! The Beach Toy Borrow Box encourages sharing and reduces plastic waste from toys that often get left behind.
Amelia Sea Turtle
Amelia the Sea Turtle is a stunning educational art piece crafted from marine debris. This unique sculpture raises awareness about the growing threat of debris. Amelia Sea Turtle was created by local artist, Sandra Baker-Hinton, who used washed up sunglasses, bottle caps and plastic pieces to construct the recognizable artwork. Amelia is currently displayed at Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach.
Jelly Junki
Ceceilia Cain is the creative force behind one of our most unique Wash Up art pieces, now installed at Main Beach. Using washed-up balloons, bracelets, bottle caps, and even discarded lighters, she transformed everyday ocean debris into a powerful and colorful statement about marine pollution. Jelly Junki is currently displayed at Main Beach in Fernandina Beach.
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