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New Jersey Coastal Coalition
The New Jersey Coastal Coalition is a group of New Jersey waterfront communities that meet monthly in a workshop setting, to discuss common municipal flooding issues. Formed in response to the 2012 Super Storm Sandy, we have met regularly since January 2013. Meetings...
Borough of Barnegat Light-
Welcome to the Borough of Barnegat Light Barnegat Light is situated on the northern tip of Long Beach Island. We are a quaint, family oriented seashore town. We have something to offer to everyone. The Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is a popular destination for...
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Borough of Ship Bottom-
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Rutgers Marine Extension Program Seminar Series – Interesting
Program listing - Recordings aren't posted publicly, but, can be requested by people who have registered for the seminars. Additionally, recordings and slides for many of the seminars are available via email request to Kelly (kjurgensen@co.ocean.nj.us) or Doug...
Horseshoe Island Management Plan – Interesting
The area that comprises both Little Egg and Brigantine Inlets in Atlantic County is one of the most dynamic ecosystems in New Jersey. It includes the only undeveloped and unmanaged inlets for over 100 miles. Little Egg Inlet intersects critically important habitat...
A NEW ISLAND FOR BIRDS EMERGES ALONG THE NEW JERSEY COAST April 15th, 2022 By Todd Pover, Senior Wildlife Biologist – Interesting
http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2022/04/15/a-new-island-for-birds-emerges-along-the-new-jersey-coast/ Something unusual and exciting has happened just off the coast of New Jersey; a new island that has become a haven for birds has formed. Located on the...
Someone Explains How Poland Uses Clams To Control Its Water Supply And It’s Pretty Crazy – Interesting
While it seems that various technologies are completely taking over many different parts of human life, it appears that even some man-made things are better left to nature…
LBT Field Station 31222
Our mission is to offer an immersive and experiential facility, that will go beyond simple education. The hands-on programming we will develop and implement will inspire behavior change and show the value of our coastal heritage.
New Jersey Bay Islands Restoration Planner 31222
Welcome to the beta (draft) version of the New Jersey Bay Islands Explorer – a decision-support tool for managing NJ’s bay islands from Metedeconk River south to Beach Haven / Little Egg Inlet.
BOEM Fact Sheet 22622
BOEM Fact Sheet BOEM manages the responsible development of America’s offshore energy and mineral resources. The bureau promotes energy independence, environmental protection and economic development through responsible, science-based management of energy and...
Commercial Fishing Frequently Asked Questions Wind Energy on the Outer Continental Shelf 22622
Offshore Wind Notices and Comment Opportunities 22622
Given the fast pace of offshore wind energy development, the Council is no longer posting individual notices to mariners on this web page. Instead, we encourage individuals to use the wind developer pages linked below to view recent notices or sign up to receive...
Offshore Wind Notices and Comment Opportunities 022622
This page is managed jointly by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the New England Fishery Management Council. For general information about offshore wind energy in the Northeast region, please visit the Joint MAFMC/NEFMC Offshore Wind Page.
Offshore Wind team 022622
OFFSHORE WIND TEAM The RUCOOL Offshore Wind team develops and advances the science that informs decision-making around offshore wind, both at a state and national level. We do this through research using both observations and models, and extensive engagement with...
ACOUSTIC IMPACTS OF OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY ON FISHERY RESOURCES 022622
Because their areas often overlap with essential fisheries habitats, there is a need to understand, mitigate, and manage offshore wind farm impactson fisheries and ecosystems. Activities during all phases of wind farm lifetimes produceunderwater sound, a concern...
The Interaction Between Resource Species and Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Electricity Production by Offshore Wind Farms 022622
OFFSHORE WIND FARM ARTIFICIAL REEFS AFFECT ECOSYSTEM STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING A Synthesis 022622
OFFSHORE WIND FARM ARTIFICIAL The submerged parts of their structures act as artificial reefs, providing new habitats and likely affecting fisheries resources. While acknowledging that the footprints of these structures may result in loss of habitat, usually soft...
BOEM Fact Sheet 022622
BOEM oversees the responsible development of America’s offshore energy and mineral resources
Fisheries Economics of the United States Report, 2018, 022622
November 15, 2021 Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS) is an annual report that provides economic statistics on the nation’s commercial fishing and seafood industry and recreational fisheries and marine-related businesses.
he Rutgers University Center for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL) 021222
The Rutgers University Center for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL) is creating knowledge of our ocean planet by pushing the limits of science and new technologies while inspiring future generations of ocean explorers.
Coastal Restoration Toolkit 030522
Take Action to Restore Our Coastlines Find tools and information you need to launch a restoration project in your community.
Restore America’s Estuaries 0305022
Protecting & Restoring Our Nation's Coasts & Estuaries
Living Shorelines Academy 030522
Learn about living shorelines – what they are, how they are designed and built, and howthey serve our coastal habitats and communities. Whether you are a property ownerlooking for alternatives to mitigate erosion on your shoreline property, or a contractor ora policy...
Intertidal Reef Build – Cooks Beach, NJ American Littoral Society – 030522
The American Littoral Society and volunteers building an intertidal reef along Cooks Beach, Middle Twp, NJ. August 2019. These reefs help protect the bay beaches from erosion while building up transient sand.
Partners Collaborate to Protect Bay Islands Federal Grant Will Fund Restoration of Land Off Long Beach Township November 25, 2021 031222
https://www.thesandpaper.net/articles/partners-collaborate-to-protect-bay-islands/ (You will need to Join the Sandpaper, no charge, to reed this) A couple years back, Long Beach Township and Harvey Cedars joined with a number of partners – including the U.S. Fish and...
Meteorological Data From Rutgers References in the Visibility Study 020522
Attachment H at the end-Rutgers Visibility Monitoring Study.
Simulations For The Visibility Of The Atlantic Shores Project, 020522
These simulations show what visibility might be under “very clear conditions.” it is for the initial project in the southern lease area can also be found in the COP on BOEM’s website at. This PDF is broken down by Key Observation Points (KOPS) which include,...
Atlantic Shores Virtual Open House 020522, 021922
This site provides “Rooms” each room contains a presentation a topic like Visualization, Fishing the Environment, etc. There is a segment in the video where there is a discussion of visibility impacts from Beach Haven along with renderings. The screenshots show...
Atlantic Shores Plan 020522, 021922
Atlantic Shores’ first project currently under review by BOEM is in the southern portion of the lease off of Atlantic City and that portion alone will include up to 200 turbines. All of the details of the project can be found in Atlantic Shores’ COP which is on...