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Clear Blue Sea’s mission is to cleanse the oceans of plastic pollution and we need your help! Donations to Clear Blue Sea fund our Student Internship Program to design and build FRED, the Floating Robot for Eliminating Debris.
DONATION FAQs
The USD team “Rubbish Rebels” poses with their enhanced Clarity mini-FRED prototype on demo day
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I donate by check?
Yes! Please make the payment out to Clear Blue Sea and mail to:
Clear Blue Sea
8895 Towne Center Dr
Suite 105, PO Box #450
San Diego, CA 92122
What is the best way to donate?
For larger donations, please mail a check or donate online through the Paypal Giving Fund – they cover all transaction fees so CBSea receives 100% of your donation!
Can I run a fundraiser for Clear Blue Sea?
Yes! Whether online or at work, school, or in your local community, we appreciate spreading the word and involving many others in our mission. Contact us if you need any support.
What is your nonprofit information?
Clear Blue Sea is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and our federal Employee Identification Number (EIN) is 81-3066017.
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
Amazon Smile
When you shop online on Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and select Clear Blue Sea as your charity. Amazon donates a small percent of proceeds to Clear Blue Sea on your behalf!
Facebook Fundraiser
Launch your own Facebook fundraiser to get your community involved with Clear Blue Sea! Proceeds from your campaign can be donated to Clear Blue Sea as a 501c3 nonprofit.
Jessica and FRED's angels at PDR Expo
Summer 2019 Clarity team working on enhancing Mini FRED
Squid Squad
CBSea interns in front of the Scripps Pier
Clear Blue Sea is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to cleansing the oceans of plastic pollution and we need your help! Donations to Clear Blue Sea fund our student internship program in support of our FRED prototype. Our student interns work collaboratively on teams and learn project management skills to help design, research, engineer, and plan an offshore system to remove plastic debris from the ocean.
For larger donations, please mail a check or donate online through the Paypal Giving Fund – they cover all transaction fees so CBSea receives 100% of your donation!
No PayPal account needed. Credit and debit cards accepted!
Donate Resources to Help Us Build FRED
Donate Materials
Donate Materials so our students can focus on design and build of their engineering
projects.
Right now we need help acquiring:
- Donated Catamaran or dual-hulled vessel
- Donated/discounted warehouse space for our interns to work on a large vessel
- Donated solar panels…
Donate your Expertise
Donate your Expertise to help us mentor interns and design and build FRED. We are currently looking for support from:
- Naval Architect
- Software Engineer
- Crowdfunding…
Other Ways to Support Clear Blue Sea
VOLUNTEER
We rely on volunteers to help us get the work done. If you are passionate and committed, we have a project for you…
Internship Program
TAKE ACTION
YOU can make a difference – how will you be part of the solution?
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SHOP ON AMAZON SMILE
Add Clear Blue Sea as your charity of choice on Amazon and we will receive a donation every time you shop
Amazon Smile
FUNDRAISE
Sponsor a fundraiser on Facebook or your social media platform of choice and direct the donations to CBSea