Save Coastal Wildlife

Can a cold loving fish along the Jersey Shore survive in an ever warming world? 

A small all-volunteer grassroots non-profit organization managed by three amazing people with a goal to educate the public about the harmful effects of plastic pollution. Discover more about this new nonprofit along the Jersey Shore and how they are destined to save us all from the plague of micro-plastics. 

In 2020, the threat from commercial fishing gear and ship strikes were seen from the death or damage to a variety of juvenile whale species along the Jersey Shore and surrounding waters. Making it a sad year to be a whale. 

It's not easy for snowy owls to find a winter retreat along the Jersey Shore in New Jersey. For one thing they don't have their favorite food - lemmings! Discover more during this entertaining podcast. 

Jersey Devil sightings go back to the 1700s. While there have been many depictions of this scary folk legend over the years, could people actually be seeing or hearing a nighttime animal that already exists? Late at night people might mistake an owl or heron for a monster. Join Joe, Jen, and Samantha as we delve into the world of mythical creatures to discover what is the Jersey Devil?  

Predators are an important part of a healthy ecosystem. We need sharks along the Jersey Shore, just like Yellowstone National Park needs Grey Wolves. Predators help to control prey populations and create a healthier ecosystem for all, including healthy prey animals.

 

Diamondback Terrapin turtle populations are in decline in New Jersey, in part, because people are finding baby terrapins and keeping them as pets. Don't do it. You are breaking the law! It's not easy being a terrapin along the Jersey Shore!

Sea Stars are not Starfish, but sea stars do live along the Jersey Shore. Discover more on this edition of Save Coastal Wildlife, the podcast!

American oystercatchers are beautiful shorebirds and the largest shorebird along the Jersey Shore. But there is more to this bird than just eating oysters. Populations are struggling to survive as habitat loss and global warming impact the Jersey Shore. 

Can a cold-water loving fish survive in an ever-warming world? Winter flounder has been a beloved fish along the Jersey Shore for a very long time, but populations are in decline. Why?