Down the Shore
About Down the Shore blogger Justin Auciello:
A lifelong resident of South Seaside Park, Justin Auciello is a surfer, urban planner, journalist and traveler.
He prefers life in boardshorts and bare feet and aims to live the “endless summer,” which he somewhat accomplishes by spending time in Puerto Rico each winter, where he lives with the family of his lovely wife, Andreica, and surfs the northwestern coast of the Isla del Encanto.
But most of all, Justin’s insatiable drive is to keep people informed, whether it is covering a breaking news event on Jersey Shore Hurricane News – a two-way news outlet covering news, traffic and weather that he founded in August 2011 – or simply educating children about rip current safety during a lazy day on the beach.
Recent Articles
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago