N.J. gets $1M for Cape May County wetlands aid
New Jersey has received a $1 million federal grant to protect ecologically sensitive wetlands in Cape May County that are home to many species of migratory birds.
Legislation Drafted to Protect US Fishermen From Unfair Competition
A bill introduced in Congress would prevent pirate fishing vessels from entering U.S. ports to offload their illegally caught seafood. This pirate fishing is often called illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Bald Eagle Recovery Reaches Milestone in New Jersey
The dramatic recovery of the American bald eagle has reached a milestone in New Jersey, with more than 100 pairs now nesting in the Garden State, according to a newly released analysis of the species’ population.
Bald Eagles Thriving, Setting Records in New Jersey
New Jersey’s bald eagles continue their impressive rebound from virtual extinction in the state, this year’s census shows. The Delaware Bay remains the eagles’ stronghold in New Jersey, boasting the highest state concentration along the Maurice and Cohansey rivers.
Delaware Bayshore Designated Globally Important Bird Area
Fifty miles of the Delaware Bay coast from Cape May Point to Fairfield Township in Cumberland County have been declared a globally significant “Important Bird Area”. The designation was brought to the United States in 1995. Some are wondering what took so long for the Delaware Bay shore to be recognized.
Partnership Preserves Livelihoods and Fish Stocks
Five years ago, the Nature Conservancy bought out area fishing boats and licenses – forged with the local fishing industry – to protect millions of acres of fish habitat. But once the conservancy had access to what was essentially its own private commercial fishing fleet, the group decided to put the boats back to work and set up a collaborative model for sustainable fishing.
Fun at the Institute
Nigel, the Institute’s resident Octopus reaches out to some Fall visitors for a little weekend fun. Join us every week for our Aquarium Feedings, where we feed Nigel and our other residents! Tuesdays and Thursday @ 3:30pm – free with admission.Institute Releases Annual Fund Appeal
The Wetlands Institute’s Annual Fund Appeal is the perfect time to change the way a child views the natural world, to help train tomorrow’s scientists, and to make conservation a priority in your life. We are proud of our past accomplishments and look forward to a bright future. Please join us — there are many ways to give.
Panel Votes to Reduce a Forage Fish Catch
A fishing oversight group voted Wednesday to sharply reduce the allowable East Coast catch of menhaden, an oily forage fish that does not show up on dinner plates, but is vital, scientists say, to the ocean ecosystem.
King High Tide at the Institute 10-29-11
A historic Nor’Easter hit Cape May County on Saturday, October 29th, 2011. The storm brought a King High Tide to the Wetlands Institute. More pictures by clicking here.