Stockton Volunteers with N.J. Osprey Project to Monitor Nests on Mullica River
When Stockton University’s R/V Skimmer drifted to an osprey nesting platform on the edge of the marsh, an adult took flight from the wooden box that had lost most of its nesting material in a storm the previous night. The anxious parent sounded alarm calls as it flew...
Making lasting memories this summer
Letter from the editor It always surprises me how quickly summer seems to fly by. One moment, we’re kicking off the season with beach days and barbecues and the next, store aisles are filled with backpacks and notebooks. Time moves fast, especially when the days...
Could the Delaware Bay get a new name?
At the end of June, Sen. Michael Testa (R-1) proposed changing the name of the Delaware Bay to the Bay of New Jersey. Testa, a supporter of President Donald Trump’s policies, and inspired by the president’s move to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of...
New Formula for Atlantic City Renaissance shifts into high gear
Multi-billion-dollar, racing-themed development taking shape at the former Bader Field In a new film in theaters, Brad Pitt stars as a Formula 1 driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a younger driver. What does “F1” have to do with Atlantic City? Nothing....
Hunting megalodon teeth and prehistoric fossils along the Jersey Shore
Long before the Jersey Shore became known for its bustling boardwalks and summer crowds, this region was once covered by a vast ancient ocean. Tens of millions of years ago, prehistoric sharks, including the colossal megalodon – the largest shark to ever swim the...
