Tag: beach
Ocean Could Pose Microbial Threat This Fall
Surfers and swimmers beware, entering the water at certain area beaches could pose an invisible health risk this fall as water quality monitoring lessens in the off-season.
The Oldest Shore Denizens Are in Danger and Need Help
If you reside near Sandy Hook Bay, summers always bring out the neighbors. No, not the barbecue-obsessed folks next door, not the sailor up the street, or even that woman who is always cruising along on her paddleboard.
Get Ready to Shell Out Some Cash for the Beach
It’s beach time! But in addition to dodging traffic and angling for a parking spot, visitors looking for a little sand and surf also have to pay up.
Cast a Rod or Take a Dip at the Bayshore Waterfront
There’s a reason why many locals refer to this beach as a “hidden gem.”
Oh, Buoy! Lifeguard Shortage on the Jersey Shore
As summer hits, the Jersey Shore is getting busier. And crowds from the Two River area and beyond are bracing the waves with one of the worst lifeguard shortages the industry has seen.
State Passes Bill to Ban Single-Use Plastic, Paper Bags
The New Jersey state Legislature passed a bill last month that is the strongest in the country to help reduce single-use plastics.
Enough With the Plastic: Historic Beach Sweep Numbers Alarm Environmentalists
By Jay Cook |
SANDY HOOK – Although they’re technically not in the waste management business, Clean Ocean Action has been plenty busy cleaning beaches...
Local Leaders Oppose Oil Drilling In Atlantic Waters Off Jersey Shore
By Chris Rotolo |
A recent off-shore drilling plan proposed by President Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, could open up a vast...
It's Freezing Out. Who Wants To Surf?
By Charles Hoffmann |
Hat…check. Gloves…check. Scarves…check. Wetsuit? Check!
It’s bitter cold on the beach and the wind is howling. The flags are whipping loudly. Deal beach is nearly...
Still Smoldering: Smoking On The Beach Issue
By John Burton
The state Legislature is telling smokers to get the hell off the beach, but the public will have to hold their breath...