The New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center rlbi2, 31222, EE1
The New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center was established by statute in January 2020 to “create and support the use of impartial and actionable science to advance government, public, private, and nongovernmental sector efforts to adapt to, and mitigate, a changing...
Seafood Watch Recommendations
Seafood Watch recommendations show you which seafood items are "Best Choices" or "Good Alternatives," and which ones you should "Avoid."
Barnegat Bay Species Database – Field guide
Great online "Field Guide." Maintained by The Barnegat Bay Partnership a partnership of federal, state, municipal, academic, business, and private organizations that work together with the communities of the Barnegat Bay watershed to help restore, protect, and enhance...
Bill Goes Scalloping out of Barnegat Light NJ
Seven Minutes - We go "down the shore" then out to sea to understand what goes into harvesting your beautiful dayboat Scallops. Thanks so much Viking Village - Barnegat Light for allowing us to go out with you!
Member Email September 21, 2020
Note: Although we post general mailing here, we recommend that you subscribe to the news letter To sign up fore the news letter simply click on the box to the right -------->>> RCTB Fall activity We have a solution for a RCTB get-together this fall - It...
2020 New Jersey Marine DIGEST – Home Page
Links to various pages and other information
Complete 2020 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST
Contents 11 Marine Regulations — Finfish 14 Marine Species Identification 16 Marine Regulations — Mollusks and Crustaceans 17 State Seasons, Minimum Size and Possession Limits Chart 18 Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations 19 Shellfish and Non-Commercial Crab Pot...
Biofouling Control Strategies A Field Guide for Maryland Oyster Growers
This field guide is meant to be carried on board the vessel for quick use in identifying common biofouling organisms in the Chesapeake Bay. For each species, “Description” gives an overview of how the organism looks and functions; “Habitat” indicates areas of the Bay...
People and clams have a more complex history than you might think
The relationship between clams and humans is deeper than just chowder. We’ve been interacting with the bivalves for thousands of years, according to a new study, and the animals have actually thrived under human management.
OYSTER NUTRITION
The article contain all you need to know about the benefits and risks of eating oysters
Save Barnegat Bay, EE1
Save Barnegat Bay was founded in 1971 with the mission to restore and protect the Barnegat Bay and its ecosystem. We advance our mission by being a strong and independent voice for the Bay throughout the watershed, including all of Ocean and part of Monmouth Counties.
Surf City Start up
Hi all, I sent out an email test to reach you about the Surf City Upweller. I heard back form wq706@aol.com, azbprb@comcast.net, Ted, Jeri, Bill, Ann, Dave, Stacey I just talked to the SCYC and we are good to go. I’d like to have a kickoff meeting at the upweller so...
What Do You Think of BIG Oysters?
Advisory. This link may not work on all computers This article is not about the Barnegat Bay Watershed but it puts a very interesting “spin” on big oysters, wherever you get them. Oh, and it tells why some real science indicates that oysters, large of small, are...
Planning Living Shorelines Projects in New Jersey
This guide provides information and resources on the key steps in identifying, planning, and implementing living shorelines in your community.
Status and Trends of Hard Clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, Shellfish Populations in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey
This was topic from the May 19, 2020 Stewardship class. The main goal of this paper is to review the historical and current status of hard clam populations in BB-LEH and evaluate their potential for rehabilitation under present environmental conditions.
Shellfish And Other plants and Animals in the Barnegat Bay Watershed
The goal of this website is to provide information about the various species of shellfish and many other plants and animals in the Barnegat Bay eco-system. Barnegat Bay Shellfish
BioOne
BioOne was founded in 1999 by both library and publisher interests to address the inequities posed by commercial journal publishing. BioOne Complete, BioOne’s flagship product, is a database of over 200 subscribed and open-access titles in the biological, ecological,...
2020 Member Profile UpDate
We are working hard to improve our communications with members. The goal is to get you information about things that interest YOU. Things may have changed since last year. It is really simple - Go to - https://reclamthebay.org/updates-blog/members-dashboard/ Scroll...
Citizen Science for Environmental Protection
Citizen science covers a suite of innovative tools to enable the public to apply their curiosity and contribute their talents to science and technology. Citizen scientists can provide information that would not otherwise be available due to time, geographic, or...
Shellfish in the Classroom Next week January 7, 8, 9.
Hi all, We are looking for people to help out and/or observe. - Check calendar for details Reply to:Chris West: topherwest@comcast.net Jan. 7 Rick will be there Jan 8 -Chris and Frank will be there, they already did one class this is to leave the oysters. Jan. 9...
Engineering With Nature
EWN Initiative Engineering With Nature is the intentional alignment of natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits through collaborative processes.this provides links to an Atlas of...
Ship Bottom Official Site
NJ Bureau of Shellfisheries
The Bureau of Shellfisheries directs shellfish programs and projects on both the Atlantic Coast and Delaware Bay. Bureau personnel form and implement plans for the protection and wise use of marine habitat and the state’s shellfish resources. See NJ Marine Water...
The N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife
The N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife is a professional environmental agency dedicated to the protection, management and wise use of New Jersey's fish and wildlife resources. The Division is within the Natural and Historic Resources Group in the NJ Department of...
Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring
The Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring is involved in many aspects of the State's coastal water quality for both public and ecological health. New Jersey participates in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP), which is recognized by the Interstate Shellfish...
Surf City Flooding rlbi1 – High Water
http://hudson.dl.stevens-tech.edu/sfas/d/index.shtml?station=U226 A number of our members live in Surf city. When we hear an alert for "coastal flooding" what does that mean? The above URL and the information below will help people compare a flood forecast to the...
Waretown Rakeout
On Saturday, November 2nd, over 45 RCTB volunteers came to our Waretown lease site for our annual clam rake out and planting. We planted approximately 178 thousand seed clams from five different upweller sites. We raked out previously planted clams and divided them...
CATTUS CLEAN UP & CLOSING
We will be meeting this Friday, 11/1/19, at 10 am to clean the spat tank and upweller and close the facility for the season. A crew from Beach Haven arrived today to transport the shell bags to be deposited on Mordecai Island. Thank you! We do have quite few loose...
CATTUS MAINTENANCE
The maintenance at Cattus today is canceled due to weather. Stay tuned for further announcements. Weather conditions for the next few days do not look good. Erich Meyer
Clam Planting
On Monday morning twelve volunteers from three different upweller sites planted over 175,000 seed clams on our Waretown lease. The clams came from Holiday Harbor, Trader’s Cove and Mantoloking Yacht Club. Trader’s Cove and MYC will have one more day of work to...
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