Volunteers Wage War on Sea Nettles in Island Lagoons

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

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...

Another Try: 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...

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...

Snowfall of An Inch or Less Expected Saturday, Freeze Warning in Effect

Forecasters have honed in on an expected snowfall total for Saturday – an inch or less, and likely no accumulation on...

Drone Video Shows Surf Hitting Sea Wall in Mantoloking

A video uploaded to Facebook last month shows the power of the ocean against the steel sea wall revetment that has...

Mayor: Beach Replenishment Project May be Put Out to Bid in June

The years-long wait to begin beach replenishment and dune-building on Ocean County’s northern barrier island may have signs of coming to...

Fishing Activity May Be Behind Dead Dogfish Found on Local Beaches

Visitors to Ocean County beaches over the past several days have taken to social media to report a plethora of spiny...

State: Silt Plumes in Bay Will Continue As Route 35 Pump Station Work Continues

State officials this week announced the next steps in what has been a nearly year-long effort to repair a stormwater pump...

Lavallette to Settle $67K Fine From DEP for Moving Dune Walkovers

It was an expensive trip to the beach – the result of which has Lavallette officials fuming. The borough will settle...