Wednesday's edition of Monmouth University's Climate Crisis Teach-In series will feature a talk by the UCI's Rachel Forbes titled "Climate Change & Mental Health: Fostering Hope and Connection." To register or learn about other upcoming Teach-In events, visit www.monmouth.edu/school-of-sc...

On Oct. 9, a panel of leading voices in ocean science and exploration will convene at #MonmouthU for a conversation on actions the U.S. must take to harness a wave of transformational new technologies to ensure its economic prosperity and national security. 🧪🌊 www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/10/...

Yesterday New Jersey issued a drought watch urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water as a result of prolonged below-average precipitation. You can help save water this fall with 10 simple steps in this graphic. Learn more about water supply conditions at: dep.nj.gov/drought/

🎟 Tickets are on sale through Thursday for the UCI's signature annual event, the Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon. Join us Oct. 9 at Monmouth University's Great Hall to celebrate this year's honorees and the UCI's 20th anniversary! www.monmouth.edu/uci/symposiu...

The September issue of Monmouth profiled the UCI in its "Milestones" section. Read the magazine's interview with UCI Director Tony MacDonald and Prof. Jason Adolf discussing the institute's impacts over its first 20 years on pages 42-44. issuu.com/wainscotmedi...

The U.S. Navy and the UCI have extended a cooperative agreement that will advance coastal resilience projects Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, Cliffwood Beach in Aberdeen, and Sylvan Lake in Avon/Bradley Beach. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/09/...

After two decades as director of the UCI, Tony MacDonald will step down on Nov. 1 and transition to a new role as a senior ocean policy fellow. Tom Herrington will serve as acting director while the University commences a national search for MacDonald’s replacement. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/09/...

NOAA's research cruise to the Hudson Canyon aboard the Nancy Foster is now underway! Find information about ROV livestreams and ship-to-shore programs that NOAA will be hosting through Sept. 25 on this page. 🧪🌊 sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/2025/ex...

We're seeking volunteers for a community science project that aims to learn more about the marine organisms living along the Monmouth County coast through eDNA sampling. Participation is easy, requires no training, and only takes a few minutes. 🧪 www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/09/...

The UCI is a partner in organizing a #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion that opens Nov. 3. The Pavilion is dedicated to raising the visibility of the ocean and showcasing why it matters in climate negotiations and to all life on our planet. 🌊 Register for free at: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com

"Monmouth Beach Rising," an art installation on #climate resilience by Allison Hunter, will debut on 10/3. The opening night will feature a panel talk that includes UCI Assoc. Director Tom Herrington and a concurrent exhibition by #MonmouthU Professor Kimberly Callas. thelinknews.net/2025/09/08/m...

Take a look back at some of the major milestones, accomplishments and signature events of the UCI's first 20 years in our new retrospective report. 🔗 View it in digital flipbook and PDF formats at www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/09/...

Congratulations to 2022 #MonmouthU graduate Aidan Bodeo-Lomicky, who recently co-founded the nonprofit animal law organization Animal Counsel. Read our Q&A with Aidan to learn more about its mission and how the UCI and Monmouth helped prepare him for this endeavor. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/08/...

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for our signature annual event, the Champion of the Ocean Awards luncheon. Join us Oct. 9 to celebrate our honorees and the UCI’s 20th anniversary! www.monmouth.edu/uci/symposiu...

The sturgeon moon rises tonight 🌕 Just in time, we're sharing this clip of #MonmouthU student Chris Reigel sharing his summer research poster yesterday on monitoring the endangered Atlantic #sturgeon in near-shore environments using #eDNA. 🧪 www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/08/...

Join the UCI for a beach sweep in #AsburyPark on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 6-8 p.m. Help us prevent plastics and litter from entering our ocean while connecting with fellow beach lovers at the Jersey Shore! 🚮 Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/oceanic-gl...

The Asbury Park Press spoke with UCI Associate Director Tom Herrington for this story examining the costs of beach replenishment projects vs. the costs of inaction. 🌊🧪 www.app.com/story/news/l...

🌊 The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean is seeking applications from students and early career professionals for a one-year fellowship opportunity focused on ocean conservation and marine debris prevention. Details ➡️ www.midatlanticocean.org/marine-debri...

DEP announced the availability of $30 million in Natural Climate Solutions grants for local governments and nonprofits to create, restore, and enhance New Jersey’s coastal wetlands, forests and urban tree canopies. 🌳🌾🌊 (1/3)

New Jersey residents ages 18-29 to take part in study of how #climatechange is affecting mental health and wellbeing. Those who complete the 10-minute survey will be eligible for up to $1,000 in Visa gift cards. 📥Take the survey: qualtrics.sacredheart.edu/jfe/form/SV_...

🦈 Watch #MonmouthU Prof. Keith Dunton teach TODAY's Kaylee Hartung how to tag #sharks in a Barnegat Bay salt marsh. #sharkweek #sharkweek2025 🧪 youtu.be/pzRLhmbQstk?...

#SharkWeek Alert 🦈 Tune in to NBC's Today Show tomorrow between 8-9 a.m. as #MonmouthU Prof. Keith Dunton takes Kaylee Hartung and the crew #shark tagging on Long Beach Island!

UCI Director Tony MacDonald recently attended the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in France, where over 15,000 gathered to discuss ways to accelerate action to conserve and sustainably use the ocean. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/07/...

Learn about the fish species living in our local lakes, student summer research, upcoming events and more in the UCI's latest newsletter. conta.cc/4kXrH9b

American investment in ocean research has changed the course of world history multiple times and must be maintained for the sake of our security and economy, 2023 UCI Champion of the Ocean Margaret Leinen writes in this op-ed. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

SAVE THE DATE: The UCI's Future of the Ocean Symposium returns Oct. 9 with a theme of “Exploring the Wine-Dark Sea – U.S. Ocean Science and Technology: Keys to Prosperity and Security.” Our 2025 Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon will directly follow. 🌊🧪 www.monmouth.edu/uci/symposiu...

The UCI welcomes Heather Korzun, who recently joined us as a community engagement fellow supported through NOAA's Coastal Resilience Fellowship Program. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/07/...

What does #eDNA indicate are the top 10 #fish species living in Deal and Sunset lakes? Are the floating islands in Wesley Lake helping water quality? #MonmouthU student researchers shared their findings at last week’s 2025 Coastal Lakes Summer Summit. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/07/...

"It's a double win for one New Jersey college. Not only was it recognized as a great beach college for students, but it's also among the top 20 best colleges in the region." 🏄 Guess who? 😎 nj1015.com/beach-campus...

In continuation of its extreme heat webinar series, the NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience is hosting a webinar about the impacts of extreme heat on NJ’s ecological communities, biodiversity and natural resources.

UCI Director Tony MacDoanld and Dr. Barbara Brummer of the Nature Conservancy in New Jersey wrote this piece on how the state's new Regional Sediment Management Framework is “advancing a smart, sustainable approach to protecting our coast.” jerseyshorescene.com/new-jersey-t...

UCI Associate Director Tom Herrington talks with Green Philly about the vulnerability of his hometown of Ocean City, NJ, to #sealevelrise and chronic #coastalflooding. greenphl.com/news/ocean-c...

If you’ve ever been interested in learning about the MARCO Portal, stop by tomorrow at noon with your lunch and questions.

Speaker and poster abstracts will be accepted through Monday for the 2025 Global Understanding Convention, to be held at #MonmouthU in November. 🌎 Learn more and submit your proposal at: www.monmouth.edu/igu/global-u...

Prof. Peter Jacques has authored a chapter in a newly published book that advocates for integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into global ocean governance. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/06/...

The UCI has approved Heidi Lynn Sculthorpe Scholars grants for four Monmouth University students to conduct summer research projects. Read our rundown of this year's activities and be sure to keep an eye on our blog for updates throughout the summer. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/06/...

Want to know where the most popular fishing spots are off the Jersey Shore? Interested in historic shipwrecks of the Mid-Atlantic? Want to know where you could see whales off New Jersey? There's an app for that. @monmouthuci.bsky.social

UCI Associate Director Tom Herrington spoke with NJ Spotlight News about the disadvantages low-income homeowners in coastal communities face from climate-fueled flood disasters. #climate #sealevelrise #climatemigration #coastalresiience #climatechange www.njspotlightnews.org/video/rebuil...

Monmouth has made Surfer’s Best Surf Colleges list 🏄Beyond great local breaks, the mag says, “For ocean-inclined students, the univ offers bounty of learning opportunities for through their Urban Coast Institute and internships with the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife.” www.surfer.com/news/best-su...

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor all who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

🧵 JUST IN: NOAA forecasters predict an above-normal 2025 Atlantic #HurricaneSeason --> See our news release at: bit.ly/2025Atlantic... PREPARE NOW. Season officially starts June 1 and runs through November 30. nws.noaa.gov #HurricaneOutlook #WeatherReadyNation

Artists and scientists at #MonmouthU are experimenting with 3D-printed sculptures that mimic the shapes of #reefs in Mid-Atlantic waters to learn whether #oyster larvae are any more likely to colonize them than block-shaped oyster castles or other materials. 🌊🧪 www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/04/...

"Let us value its common utility in food security, its humble work in climate regulation, fight against pollution to restore its precious beauty, and make a commitment not to violate its purity, leaving it as a legacy to future generations." ~Pope Francis on the Oceans 🌊 #EarthDay #EarthDay2025

Celebrate #EarthDay by tuning into NJ PBS for the award-winning documentary "Drift." Created by Save Barnegat Bay and #MonmouthU Production Services, the film explores the many environmental challenges facing the bay and its communities. 📺Tonight at 9, Tues at 4:30 p.m. www.njpbs.org/programs/nj-...

📰 In our April Newsletter: Learn about Monmouth students' development of a mobile app for viewing @marcoportal.bsky.social maps, read a Q&A with Tony MacDonald reflecting on 20 years as UCI director, browse upcoming events and more. conta.cc/4305ikP

A team of Monmouth students has created a mobile app version of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal, giving users access to a sea of ocean maps wherever they may be. Meet the team, hear about their collaboration with MARCO, and download the app for your device. 📲🧪🌊 www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/04/...

In the latest issue of Monmouth Magazine, Tony MacDonald reflects on the UCI’s impact during his two decades as director and its ongoing work to protect and sustain our coastal environments. www.monmouth.edu/magazine/gua...

Monmouth University student identifies new invasive species in NJ www.njspotlightnews.org/video/monmou... via @njspotlightnews.bsky.social 🧪🌊

A recording of yesterday's UCI-Global Ocean Forum “Sustainable Blue Economy” webinar is now online. Visit this page for this and links to the two other editions of our joint Ocean and Climate Action webinar series. www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/03/...

MARCO is now accepting proposals for speaker presentations, posters, and panel discussions for May 7 at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum in Baltimore. Abstracts relevant to ocean planning, science, and policy are encouraged by 3/28. 🧪🌊 www.midatlanticocean.org/ocean-planni...