A 12-year-old boy with a hands-on hobby and a head for business has started his own jewelry line. Even more notable, he is doing it for the betterment of the ocean and marine life.
HELPING HANDMADE: Christian Compitello makes nautical-themed jewelry and donates a portion of his sales to Alliance for a Living Ocean. (Photo by Jack Reynolds)
Christian Compitello of Beach Haven is the founder of Coastal Creations, a jewelry business that donates most of its proceeds to Alliance for a Living Ocean. He’s passionate about animals and hopes to one day be a veterinarian. His shore-themed creations are for sale at Lavinia’s Haven in North Beach Haven.
Christian said he was inspired to start his business after spending a great deal of time helping out his uncle Steve…
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