Nearly a year ago, Barnegat Bay’s bottom was littered with broken boats, remnants of shattered homes and keepsakes washed westward when superstorm Sandy destroyed waterfront communities. The Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge – hundreds of acres of prot…
Scientists see Sandy as sign of climate change, warn that rebuilt structures should be higher
Scientists gathered at Rutgers University Monday to talk about what they’ve learned of climate and change at the Shore since Sandy – and many of them don’t like what they’re seeing. "We were supposed to be rebuilding smarter. I don’t see that. Do y…
Coastal flooding, beach erosion could come with rain later this week
A slow-moving coastal storm to our south may spawn repeated rounds of tidal flooding, heavy rain and minor to moderate beach erosion in New Jersey this week, according to experts. The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued a coastal flood advisory …
Ecologist’s forest created in Bradley Beach gains interest as a natural storm barrier
Three years ago, ecologist Alek Modjeski began planning a maritime forest on less than a half acre at Fletcher Lake. Now, nearly a year after superstorm Sandy devastated the Shore area, his small forest, completed Sept. 28, is being hailed as an exampl…
After Sandy: Replanting with native plants in the watershed
Just because something grows in New Jersey – thrives in New Jersey – doesn’t mean it should be planted in New Jersey. Want to know what to plant and why? The Native Plant Society of New Jersey has super-informed people who would love to tell you. The n…
Life on the Edge exhibit opensat Tuckerton Seaport
Visitors to the southern end of Barnegat Bay and neighboring Great Bay have a new place to start their adventures, with the newly revamped Life on the Edge exhibition at the Tuckerton Seaport museum…High-end video displays, interactive digital exhibi…
High water bacteria may be linked to boat waste
"Circle of Life, Circle of Life," a voice crackled on the marine radio. "Can you give me a pump-out, cap?" Captain Val Varga of the Seaside Park-based sewage pickup boat clicked the microphone. "Sure can, cap," he replied. "…
Christie defeats Buono in Cockroach Derby
The gubernatorial race took center stage in the city Thursday, when candidates, of sorts, faced off in a race. Two giant hissing Madagascar cockroaches, dubbed "Christie Roach" in honor of Republican incumbent Gov. Chris Christie and "Buono…
NOAA takes a step back on fluke science
For the last several years, things have been relatively stable in the summer flounder fishery, especially when you consider that the recreational sector was on the brink of being shut down in 2008. Back then, with livelihoods and a way of life at stake…
ReClam the Bay gets surprise boost from Maine artist
After her own family suffered the effects of superstorm Sandy, Maine artist Jerri Finch Holmes wanted to do something to help people at the Jersey Shore. So she organized a raffle using her own artwork in her hometown Belfast. Not long after, Gef Fliml…
