FORCE BLUE Marine Debris Operations Move to Jacksonville

As part of its ongoing mission with Publix Supermarkets to perform marine debris removal operations throughout the state of Florida in 2026, FORCE BLUE veterans recently spent a week in Jacksonville — and left with a big haul.

Working with the dive staff at Nautical Divers and Blackbeard SCUBA, FORCE BLUE veterans conducted 99 dives, removing 1,493 pounds of marine debris from the waters off the coast of Jacksonville and Mayport.

Debris removed included several anchors and chains, multiple tires, as well as fishing line, nets, and gear.