N.J. Beach Smoking Ban in Christie’s Hands

A bill that would ban smoking on beaches statewide is awaiting the signature of Gov. Chris Christie, however it is unclear...

Brick’s Beaches Are Back: Sea Wall Covered And Sand Restored for Holiday Weekend

Nonstop work over the past week has paid off in Brick Township, where nearly all of the oceanfront beaches were restored...

Traders Cove Will Soon be Home to New Clam Nursery, Interpretive Center

Shellfish serve as Barnegat Bay’s natural housekeepers, filtering water as they grow, well, “happy as a clam,” as the saying goes....

Volunteers Wage War on Sea Nettles in Brick’s Lagoons

The effort was part of the Barnegat Bay Bulkhead Blitz, a project aimed at raising awareness of how residents can help...

Brick Begins Moving Sand to Beachfront to Cover Sea Wall

As the unofficial start of summer lies just two weeks away, Brick Township has begun delivering and spreading sand on beaches...

Watch: Heavy Surf Thrashes Inlet Jetty, Lashes Beaches

A lingering storm affecting the Shore area spelled trouble for beaches Friday, as heavy surf caused beach erosion and hazardous seas...

N.J. Beach Smoking Ban Passes Latest Hurdle

A prohibition of smoking on public beaches, long-sought by health and environmental advocates, has new life in the New Jersey legislature...

Watch: Hear That Noise at Night? It’s A Tree Frog, State Says

This week's rain has rustled up New Jersey's tree frog population – and they're happy it's spring!

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Shore Area Until 9PM Tuesday, Cool Temps on the Way

Temperatures in the 80s Tuesday, including on the barrier island, may give way to thunderstorms later in the afternoon and evening, according to...

A Whale of a Morning: Humpback Feasts off Manasquan Inlet

A humpback whale was spotted having some fun – and breakfast – just off Manasquan Inlet Tuesday morning. Jerry Meaney, a...