Partnership in Action: Helping Hands for Terrapins

by Brian Williamson, Research Scientist Since 1990, The Wetlands Institute has worked with Joe Grotolla, a science teacher at Lower Cape May Regional High School, to help protect local terrapins. Joe, and more recently Travis Davis, help raise terrapin hatchlings in...

Learning in Action: Meet Cheyenne Hamby

by Brooke Knapick, Director of Educational Program Development The Wetlands Institute is proud to host Cheyenne Hamby as an Aquarium Intern. Cheyenne is a senior at Lower Cape May Regional High School (LCMR) and a participant in the final year of their Structured...

Investing in the Future

by Elizabeth Hefner, Development Team At The Wetlands Institute, our scientists work tirelessly to discover and develop groundbreaking solutions to the threats that face wetland ecosystems, their wildlife, and our coastal communities. Key projects range from a more...

Marsh Musings – Summer 2025

by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director As we roll into another summer down at the shore, I am reminded once again how lucky we are. Summer is a time of incredible energy, and The Wetlands Institute is buzzing with excitement and discovery. Our education programs...

Black Skimmers: A Seven Mile Island Showcase

by Dr. Lisa Ferguson, Director of Research and Conservation They bark. They merp. They hang out in large groups by the water in the summer heat, and when they lift and swirl as a flock they can catch your breath. In a unique approach to fishing, they glide over still...

The Wetlands Institute Welcomes Two Board Members

Stone Harbor, NJ – The Wetlands Institute is pleased to announce a new board member and a returning board member to its Board of Trustees, chaired by Deborah A. Hays, CEO of Archer Greiner LLC. Liz Thomas of Mount Laurel and Avalon, NJ is joining the board for the...