Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and JetBlue Airways 2nd Annual "Simply Marble-ous" Summer-Long Treasure Hunt Begins July 4

Calling All Treasure Hunters!

If you find a one-inch blue and white marble on a Boston area beach from July 4 through Halloween, you could win a roundtrip ticket from JetBlue Airways to any non-stop destination they serve from Boston's Logan Airport!

Find a marble on the beach and you could win a roundtrip ticket from JetBlue Airways.

This summer, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is again partnering with JetBlue Airways for the "Simply Marble-ous" Treasure Hunt. It is free and easy to enter. If you find a marble on your favorite beach from Nahant to Nantasket, just post a picture of yourself with the marble on Save the Harbor's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/savetheharbor or email your photo and contact information to info@savetheharbor.org.

If you don't find a marble, you can still join in the fun. Just make an online contribution at http://savetheharbor.org/contribution.html of any amount to Save the Harbor/Save the Bay between July 4 and October 31 and you will be entered into the contest as well. 

The "Simply Marble-ous" Treasure Hunt began in 2012 on the beaches of South Boston with a beach clean up sponsored by JetBlue in partnership with the Massachusetts DCR. In just a few short hours, more than 100 people did 5 weeks worth of work cleaning up the beaches. At the end of the day, the participants released their marbles into the water for Boston beach-goers to find.

Ronda Ivy McLeod, JetBlue's Regional Marketing Manager, is looking forward to this year’s treasure hunt. "We are proud of our longstanding relationship with Save the Harbor and with the community.  Boston is home to our 2,000 crewmembers, who mirror the company's philanthropic efforts with their own volunteer work locally. Partnering with Save the Harbor on the treasure hunt is right in line with our fun value as well as our commitment to the city that chooses JetBlue more than any other airline out of Logan."

"JetBlue Airways is a terrific partner," said Save the Harbor's Bruce Berman. "They care about their customers and our communities, and they are always fun to work with. We really appreciate their support" 

Of course the marbles are environmentally friendly. "These marbles are made from glass, which is made from sand." said Berman. "Its a great way to encourage people to explore and enjoy the Boston Harbor region's great public beaches."

More than 300 marbles have been "released" so far on Boston area beaches from Nahant to Nantasket by Save the Harbor's summer staffers and Better Beaches program partners already, so start hunting!

Save the Harbor will announce a new winner each month on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/savetheharbor Stay tuned!

About Save the Harbor/Save the Bay

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is a non-profit, public interest, environmental advocacy organization, whose mission is to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Mass Bay, and the marine environment and share them with the public for everyone to enjoy. 

For more information about Save the Harbor, please visit www.savetheharbor.org

For more information about the "Simply Marble-ous Treasure Hunt" and other great beach events, visit their blog "Sea, Sand & Sky" at http://www.shsbkids.blogspot.com