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Down the Shore Archive

Ann Kathryn sails into the Manasquan Inlet
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

N.J. to provide $11M in pandemic relief to struggling fishing industry

Eligible businesses include commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture businesses, processors, dealers, and bait and tackle shops.

2 years ago

A rocket launching at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. (Wallops Flight Facility)
Down the Shore
Community

Rocket launch likely to be visible at the Jersey Shore

A rocket launch will likely dazzle sky-gazers throughout the New Jersey region early Friday evening.

2 years ago

In this file photo taken Aug. 19, 2008, the Chevron Genesis Oil Rig Platform is seen in the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans, La. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Seismic airgun blasting efforts halted in Atlantic Ocean for now

The oil industry will not pursue seismic airgun blasting to investigate offshore petroleum locations in Atlantic Ocean because permits cannot be reviewed in time.

2 years ago

File photo. (Justin Auciello/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Community

Mother dies when attempting to rescue children at N.J. beach

A Pennsylvania woman vacationing with her family at the New Jersey shore drowned while trying to rescue her three children from rough waters, authorities said.

2 years ago

(Surf City Police Department photo)
Down the Shore
Courts & Law

Police suspect high-end car theft ring after two chases on Long Beach Island

Police are warning Long Beach Island residents to be vigilant after the theft of a high-end vehicle and subsequent pursuits early Thursday.

2 years ago

(Courtesy of the Army Corps of Engineers)
Down the Shore
Urban Planning

Another round of N.J. beach replenishment starting soon

Beach replenishment projects continue at the Jersey Shore, with another round set to begin soon in northern Monmouth County.

2 years ago

The scene of a partial house collapse in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township Thursday. (Courtesy of the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company)
Down the Shore
Community

Construction workers injured in partial house collapse on Long Beach Island

Two construction workers were injured when a house they were working on suffered a partial collapse, authorities said. 

2 years ago

Rough surf in New Jersey in September 2019. (Justin Auciello/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Community

Man dies after pulled from ocean in N.J.

A man has died after first responders rescued him from the ocean in New Jersey late Wednesday morning, authorities announced. 

2 years ago

Seabeach amaranth plant
Down the Shore
Science

Officials: Isaias likely responsible for sharp decline in endangered plant along N.J. beaches

The 2020 census revealed 941 seabeach amaranth plants — a sharp decline from the 7,195 plants counted in 2019.

2 years ago

South Seaside Park in September 2015
Down the Shore
Weather

NWS: N.J. rip currents ‘life-threatening’ to anyone who enters ocean

Large swells up to eight feet high — generated by the distant Hurricane Teddy — are creating dangerous conditions and rip currents, according to the National Weather Service.

2 years ago

An underwater single-use plastic carryout bag.
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Bill banning single-use plastic bags and more advances in N.J. Assembly

Legislation that comprehensively bans single-use plastic and paper bags along with foam products and plastic straws advanced in the New Jersey Assembly Thursday. 

2 years ago

A Friday, Sept. 18 satellite image of tropical activity. (NOAA/GOES)
Down the Shore
Weather

Greek alphabet now in use as extremely active hurricane season depletes names

For the second time in the history, the National Hurricane Center is using the Greek alphabet to name new cyclones during this year's record-breaking hurricane season. 

2 years ago

The Dredge Fullerton, owned and operated by Barnegat Bay Dredging Company, conducts dredging in the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway near Stone Harbor, NJ in September 2020. (Photo by Devin Griffiths/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).
Down the Shore
Community

Another round of Intracoastal Waterway dredging gets underway in N.J.

Another round of dredging around a stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway through New Jersey is underway. 

2 years ago

A 2014 water rescue response in Ocean County, New Jersey. (Justin Auciello/for WHYY)
Down the Shore
Community

Man drowns amid fierce rip currents at the Jersey Shore

A 60-year-old man drowned in rough seas off Ocean County Monday, authorities said. 

2 years ago

Waves in South Seaside Park on Sept. 20, 2019. (Justin Auciello/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Community

Volunteer firefighters save numerous swimmers in churning surf

Volunteer firefighters from the northern Ocean County barrier island responded to at least six water rescue calls in dangerous ocean conditions Monday.

2 years ago

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