Large ‘Phytoplankton’ Bloom off N.J. Can Be Seen From Space: Here’s Where it Came From

A large bloom of phytoplankton – microscopic plant organisms – was spotted from space by a NASA satellite recently off the New...

Are There Clinging Jellyfish in Barnegat Bay?

State officials will undertake a study to find out if a population of clinging jellyfish exists in Barnegat Bay. The dime-sized...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 9PM Tuesday

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect of all of Ocean County through 9 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service’s office...

Rare, Stinging Jellyfish Found in N.J. For The First Time in Barnegat Bay

A jellyfish never before seen in New Jersey has been spotted in northern Barnegat Bay by a local fisherman...

Storms Give Way to Spectacular Afternoon Sky

A line of afternoon storms made its way through the Shore area Wednesday afternoon, bringing high winds, heavy rain and some hail. But...

Dunes Debated in Seaside Park As Replenishment Nears

Should Seaside Park spend taxpayer dollars on dunes that may soon be rebuilt in a beach replenishment project? As a planned...

Thunderstorm Threat Will Continue Through Sunday; Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect

Sunny skies on Saturday will give way to a potential for strong thunderstorms overnight, and a continued chance of stormy weather...

Vote to Have Your Town Declared N.J.’s Favorite Beach

There’s just one week left to vote for your favorite beach in New Jersey. The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium hosts...

A Soggy, Tropical End to Memorial Day Weekend

What began as a picture-perfect long weekend at the Jersey Shore will meet a soggy end Monday, as three days of temperatures...

Tropical Storm Bonnie May Form off Southeast Coast

The second tropical system of 2016 has formed off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia and is expected to become...