David Robinson, state climatologist
Rutgers-Edited Book Explores Superstorm Sandy, Future of the Coasts
Karen M. O’Neill, Department of Human Ecology; Daniel J. Van Abs, Department of Human Ecology
Local Residents Learn the Science and Assembly of Rain Barrels
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Learn the History of Coastal Research Station on Aug. 22
Local author Ken Able will discuss his book, Station 119: From Lifesaving to Marine Research on Monday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Able is a professor of marine and coastal sciences at …
Southern Ocean County Has a Hot, Dry Outlook
People who like the summer heat will be glad to know that temperatures are forecasted to average above normal through September, according to weather experts… David Robinson, New Jersey state climatologist from Rutgers University, said Southern Ocean County rainfall totals were considerably less. Three stations in Stafford Township recorded totals of 0.99 inches, 1.13 inches and 1.24 inches. Precipitation amounts in Lacey and Little Egg Harbor townships were 1.99 and 1.55 inches, respectively. “It was one of the driest areas of the state,” said Robinson. “And with temperatures expected to be above normal, that condition could persist.”
Ethel A. Jacobsen First-Graders Harvest Garlic Scapes From Schoolyard Garden
It’s spring harvest time at the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School garden in Surf City. Last week Joanne Kinsey, Family and Community Health Sciences educator at the Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, joined the school’s first-graders and teachers Sarah Esarey and Kelly Turner to harvest garlic scapes – for eating and for learning… After experiencing the outdoor classroom firsthand, Kinsey remarked, “The kids were fantastic and really enjoyed working in the garden and tasting the garlic scape pasta. I totally enjoyed the entire experience, the pasta was delicious, and I hope to be invited back again.”
Our Local Sharks Prefer Seafood
There are plenty of sharks living in the waters around Long Beach Island: in the bays, lagoons and even the surf. But except for the famous 1916 attacks off Beach Haven and in the Manasquan River, no other mortal shark attacks have been recorded in New…
