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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.
Tide Chart for Manahawkin Bridge
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
Tide Chart for Seaside Park
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
Tide Chart for Island Beach IBSP
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
Tide Chart for Barnegat Light
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
Tide Chart for Waretown
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
Tide Chart for North Beach
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
Tide Chart for Beach Haven Crest
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
Tide Chart for Tuckerton Creek Entrance
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
Tide Chart for Beach Haven GC station – Holgate Inlet
NOAA tide charts. To review a different location select “NOAA Tide Predictions” and then select “NewJersey” or other state, and then select the location of interest.
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,...
Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal
Extremely useful - A series of interactive maps published on the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal illustrates the shifts that have taken place over the last five decades by several commercially and recreationally important fish species living along the East Coast.
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...
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