WHYY reports on research by Monmouth University and The Nature Conservancy on how #climatechange is altering the New Jersey bay marshes that sharks rely on as nurseries. 🦈🧪 whyy.org/articles/new...

Climate change threatens New Jersey’s shark nurseries

Three species of shark use New Jersey’s coastal salt marshes as nurseries — the sandbar shark, the smooth dogfish and the sand tiger shark.

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The Blue Water Task Force kicked off its work last night in Asbury Park 🌊 #MonmouthU researchers met with Surfrider Foundation volunteers to demo and plan beach water quality sampling along the N.J. coast beginning this week. 🧪 Learn more about this collaboration: www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/06/...

Prof. Peter Jacques and political science student Audrey Copeland analyzed official documents from CARICOM and concluded the organization gives far greater attention to economic growth than sustainability, despite its stated commitment to balancing these priorities. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/07/...

Study Questions Whether Caribbean Bloc Puts Economic Growth Ahead of Ocean and Environment | Urban Coast Institute

A study by Rechnitz Family/Urban Coast Institute (UCI) Endowed Chair in Marine and Environmental Law and Policy Peter Jacques and Monmouth University student Audrey Copeland concludes that the Caribbe...

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NEW: An Escaped Trash Risk - Estimated Litter Density map in the Portal’s Water Quality theme models the risk of loose roadside garbage entering waterways in coastal communities. 🌊🧪 Details: portal.midatlanticocean.org/news/epa-dat... Interactive map: portal.midatlanticocean.org/url_shortene...

An analysis of eDNA in water samples taken by local volunteers at beaches and estuaries in Monmouth and Middlesex counties showed 79 fish species in the area in June. Learn what we found and how it differed from a similar effort in the fall: www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/07/... 🌊🧪

In our July newsletter: A water quality monitoring partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, climate change implications for social work, demos of two ocean data apps, and more. conta.cc/4y4F27k

Urban Coast Institute July Newsletter

Email from Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute A beach water quality monitoring partnership, climate change implications for social workers, upcoming events and more in our newsletter July Newsl

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TOMORROW NIGHT: Come learn about what recent environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling says about the composition of fish and other marine life along Monmouth County's beaches and estuaries. Food and drinks will be available. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/07/...

July 14 Workshop to Reveal Results of June eDNA Sampling in Monmouth County Waters | Urban Coast Institute

Members of the public are invited to a July 14 workshop at Monmouth University to learn about the results of recent environmental DNA (eDNA) research on the makeup of marine life in local waters. Food...

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An update on work by the UCI and partners to improve the health of Sylvan Lake in Bradley Beach and Avon-by-the-Sea starnewsgroup.com/2026/07/10/s...

Sylvan Lake restoration continues, includes living shoreline

AVON-BY-THE-SEA — Sylvan Lake restoration is underway with both Bradley Beach and Avon-By-The-Sea collaborating on the implementation of living shorelines, th

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Ava Taylor ’23 and Anjali Narang ‘25, software developers and recent #MonmouthU graduates, provided a tutorial yesterday on a mobile app version of the @marcoportal.bsky.social they designed. Watch and try it out when you're at the beach or on the water this summer! www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/07/...

Watch: Learn to Use MARCO Ocean Data Portal App Developed by Monmouth U. Team on Webinar | Urban Coast Institute

Ava Taylor ’23 and Anjali Narang ‘25, software developers and recent graduates of Monmouth University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, provided a tutorial on a new version of...

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In the Journal of Policy Practice and Research, UCI Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist Rachel Forbes and #MonmouthU doctoral student Falon Alo call for a transformation in the way #socialwork is integrated in #emergencymanagement planning. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/07/...

As Climate Risks Mount, Paper Advocates Reforms to Enhance Social Work in Emergency Management Scenarios | Urban Coast Institute

In a recently published article in the Journal of Policy Practice and Research, Urban Coast Institute Community (UCI) Engagement and Outreach Specialist Rachel Forbes and Monmouth University doctor of...

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Join us July 14 for a workshop at Monmouth University that will reveal the results of recent eDNA research on the makeup of marine life in ocean waters, bays, and brackish areas of rivers from the Manasquan Inlet to the Raritan Bayshore. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/07/...

July 14 Workshop to Reveal Results of June eDNA Sampling in Monmouth County Waters | Urban Coast Institute

Members of the public are invited to a July 14 workshop at Monmouth University to learn about the results of recent environmental DNA (eDNA) research on the makeup of marine life in local waters. Food...

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🗽 Dozens of historic tall ships from around the world will stop off Sandy Hook this week before passing into New York Harbor for the July 4 Parade of Ships. ⛵️ You can use this map to track and learn more about the vessels: www.globalterramaps.com/viewer/?even...

BOEM has issued a Request for Information & Interest to receive public feedback and evaluate industry interest on possible mineral leasing areas off Virginia. View a map of the area on the Portal and learn how to submit your input by the 7/23 deadline: portal.midatlanticocean.org/news/boem-vi... 🌊🧪

Register now for a 7/7 webinar covering two apps every beachgoer and boater should have on their phones this summer: the @marcoportal.bsky.social mobile app and MyCoast. With Portal app tutorial by #MonmouthU grads & software developers Ava Taylor & Anjali Narang. 🌊🧪 www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/06/...

Happy #WorldOceansDay! We’re excited to announce that #MonmouthUniversity will serve as the newest partner in the Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force, a nationwide network dedicated to monitoring water quality at public beaches. 🌊🧪 www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/06/...

Monmouth University, Surfrider Foundation Partner to Expand Ocean Water Quality Monitoring in New Jersey  | Urban Coast Institute

Monmouth University will serve as the newest partner in the Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force (BWTF), a nationwide network dedicated to monitoring water quality at public beaches. Through t...

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The UCI's Karl Vilacoba, Jay Odell and Tony MacDonald, and recent #MonmouthU Dept. of Computer Science & Software Engineering graduates Ava Taylor and Anjali Narang were at Capitol Hill Ocean Week demonstrating the @marcoportal.bsky.social and its mobile app in the event's Living Lab.

📰 In our May newsletter: Student summer research projects, volunteers sought for community science project, upcoming events and more. conta.cc/3RkqXlp

Congratulations to former UCI Director and current Senior Ocean Policy Fellow Tony MacDonald, who last night received the Jersey Shore Partnership’s Hon. S. Thomas Gagliano Founder Award at its annual Summer Celebration.

We're seeking volunteers for a community science project that aims to learn more about the marine organisms living along our coast through eDNA sampling. Participation is easy, requires no training, and only takes a few minutes. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/05/...

Volunteers Wanted to Collect Summer Water Samples from County Beaches | Urban Coast Institute

The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute (UCI) is seeking volunteers for a community science project that aims to learn more about the marine organisms living along our coast through environmenta...

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A Sunday fun day at #OceanFunDays showing the Portal and our mobile app to visitors at the @monmouthuci.bsky.social table in Sandy Hook 🗺️

NAS President Marcia McNutt, the UCI’s 2018 National Champion of the Ocean, will discuss the status of the U.S. research enterprise, global leadership in science, and implications for economic competitiveness in a 6/2 State of the Science address. www.nationalacademies.org/news/nas-pre...

NAS President Marcia McNutt to Deliver Annual State of the Science Address on June 2

National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will discuss the status of the United States’ research enterprise, global leadership in science, and implications for economic competitiveness in t...

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The forecast looks ideal for #OceanFunDays on Sunday at Sandy Hook ☀️ Stop by the UCI and #MonmouthU MEBP tables to learn about our coastal environments and enjoy a free day of family-friendly fun and educational activities! Details at www.oceanfundays.org

Browse our 2025 UCI Annual Report for a look back on our accomplishments over the last year and a peak ahead at what’s to come in 2026. Available in digital flipbook and PDF formats. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/04/...

Read the Urban Coast Institute’s 2025 Annual Report | Urban Coast Institute

With the first two decades of our voyage complete, the Urban Coast Institute (UCI) is sailing ahead to an exciting new horizon. It’s a moment of significant change for the UCI, but also of continuity ...

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UCI and #MonmouthU MEBP staff took part in Love Blue Monmouth's beach cleanup in Deal this morning. The group removed 109 pounds of trash that will never find its way into our ocean.

OPEN POSITION: Monmouth University is seeking applications for the director of the Urban Coast Institute. Applications received by May 18 will receive full consideration. See link for full job details and instructions for applying. 🌊🧪 recruiting.ultipro.com/MON1000MON/J...

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What a morning to teach on the beach 🏖️ Here UCI Acting Director Tom Herrington gives his #oceanography class a lesson on sediment migration and how a beach takes its shape. #MonmouthUniversity #longbranch #LongBranchNJ 🌊

MARCO welcomes poster presentations, display tables, and tool cafe demos at the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum, to be held May 4-6 in Virginia Beach. Submit your proposal by 4/19 to showcase your research, projects, organizations, and programs. 🌊🧪 www.midatlanticocean.org/events-webin...

Congrats to Long Beach Twp. on this award 🏆 This has been a great collaboration for the UCI and learning experience for #MonmouthU students that will help protect the community, restore the ecosystem, and yield valuable data for future projects. 🌊🧪 www.thesandpaper.net/articles/lon...

Long Beach Township Wins Innovation in Governance Award for Oyster Reef Initiative - The SandPaper

Each year the New Jersey State League of Municipalities hosts an award program to highlight exemplary local government programs that provide novel and practical approaches to solving municipal problem...

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Read about yesterday's UCI webinar covering where things stand for #offshorewind projects in the Mid-Atlantic in this piece by WorkBoat. 🌊 www.workboat.com/wind/offshor...

Offshore wind advocates' hopes rise after year under siege

With five offshore wind projects proceeding again despite roadblocks from the Trump administration, some renewable energy advocates express hope the industry has survived 14 months of intense politica

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A recording of today's webinar 'What’s Up with Mid-Atlantic #OffshoreWind: Ongoing Challenges and the Road Ahead' is now available online. Thanks to all who attended and to our speakers, Kris Ohleth, Josh Kaplowitz and Kira Lawrence, for sharing their insights. 🌊🧪 www.monmouth.edu/uci/2026/03/...

Watch: ‘What’s Up with Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind: Ongoing Challenges and the Road Ahead’ | Urban Coast Institute

The U.S. offshore wind industry continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by policy developments, market dynamics, technological advances, and shifting political, legal, and economic conditions. On March 18...

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