Recent nor’easters bring high water, beach erosion
The tides have been quite high along the New Jersey coast in recent days, thanks to two nor'easters. And some beaches and dunes took a beating, according to a state Department of Environmental...
View ArticleSnowstorm may further erode vulnerable beaches
Vulnerable beaches at the Jersey Shore - hit hard by the Veterans Day nor'easter - may get pounded again today. The Veterans Day nor'easter caused severe erosion in many Jersey Shore areas. This...
View ArticleSandy’s impact on Fire Island, NY, surveyed by USGS
The Fire Island National Seashore on Long Island, N.Y., took a major beating from superstorm Sandy, according to a survey by the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS conducted a 3D lidar survey of the...
View ArticleSandy’s severe impact on beaches, dunes in Ocean County
Superstorm Sandy overwhelmed many beaches and dunes on Long Beach Island and in northern Ocean County, according to initial assessments. The "intensity of breaches and overwash and erosion of dunes,...
View ArticleSuperstorm Sandy’s dramatic impact on coastal habitats
Superstorm Sandy had dramatic impacts on coastal habitats such as beaches, dunes and wildlife refuges, according to a report. After the storm, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation tapped the...
View ArticlePhotos of Jersey Shore beaches, lighthouses…
Today was a fabulous beach day, and I visited several strands on Long Beach Island. It also turned out to be a great week for me to get out of the office and spend some time outdoors. Here are some of...
View ArticleSandy’s severe to zero impact on N.J. beaches
Sandy had a severe impact on some beaches and dunes in New Jersey, but several beaches benefited from the superstorm, according to a map. The map - created at the Coastal Research Center at Richard...
View ArticlePost-Sandy 5-point plan to protect coast, people
College of Staten Island scientists have come up with a five-point plan for the island in the wake of superstorm Sandy. Here’s the plan, according to a statement and abstract presented at the...
View ArticleClimate report: coastal, low-lying areas at risk
The Jet Star roller coaster, from the superstorm Sandy-wrecked Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, on Oct. 31, 2012 (file photo by Doug Hood/Staff Photographer) Watch out Jersey Shore, back bays and other...
View ArticleCoastal risks: Time to act is now
Coastal damage and flooding in Mantoloking two days after superstorm Sandy struck the coast in October 2012 (Source: AP Photo/Doug Mills) We should develop regional and national strategies to reduce...
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