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| This publication is the result of work sponsored by New Jersey Sea Grant with funds from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Sea Grant, U.S. Department of Commerce, under NOAA grant number NA060AR4170086, and New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant with funds appropriated by the State of New Jersey. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of New Jersey Sea Grant or the U.S Department of Commerce. NJSG-09-726. |
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A Perfect Moment for
Mid-Atlantic Sea Change
Land use planning effectively balances competing interests on land. But what about the other 71% of the planet? When it comes to sea planning we have some catching up to do.
Waging War Against Invasive Species
More than 10% of the native plants on the coastal dunes at Sandy Hook and Island Beach State Park have been wiped out in the past five years by non-native plants with little effort to stop the invasion. Are invasive species taking over?
Statewide Grant Program Successfully Shores Up Marina Industry
Grants enable marinas to continue to do good business in tough economic times, while encouraging them to adopt an environmental stewardship ethic.
A Natural Tourism Alternative
New Jersey's tourism industry depends on conventional attractions and activities but the growing trend to “go green” has residents and visitors searching in earnest for more natural tourism experiences.
Preparing Future Science Teachers for Service
This past summer, Monmouth University partnered with the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant's Education Department to provide hands-on teaching opportunities on the beaches of Sandy Hook.
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