Littoral Society

The American Littoral Society promotes the study and conservation of marine life and habitat, protects the coast from harm, and empowers others to do the same.

Since 1961 we have empowered people to care for the coast through advocacy, conservation, and education. We not only provide a voice for the coast, but also give concerned citizens the knowledge and tools they need to raise their voices with us. When we restore habitat, our objective is not only to restore a dune or rebuild an oyster reef, but also to motivate people to invest “sweat equity” into a piece of the coast, take ownership and become committed stewards. When we educate, we don’t merely provide books, CDs, or handouts. We lead students young and old into the water to get their feet wet and their hands muddy. Sitting at a computer or reading a book, people may develop an interest in the coast; standing knee deep in sea foam with sand between their toes, they will develop a passion for the coast.

Littoral Spotlight

Join Us for Horseshoe Crab Tagging
at Sites Along the Shark River

In May the Littoral Society will resume one of our most popular volunteer activities: horseshoe crab tagging.

As in previous years, we will be tagging at multiple locations in New Jersey throughout May and June. While you can still register to participate at sites along the Shark River, we have reached capacity for tagging opportunities along Delaware Bay beaches and registration is closed.

The Littoral Society's community science tagging program developed as a means to gauge the effectiveness of the Society-led horseshoe crab spawning habitat restoration efforts along Delaware Bay. Delaware Bay is home to the largest spawning horseshoe crab population in the world.
With the beginning of May, the Littoral Society will resume one of our most popular volunteer activities: horseshoe crab tagging.

Event Spotlight:

Members Day on Sandy Hook

Please join the American Littoral Society for our annual Members Day on Saturday, June 24! Our day will include awards and the annual Board of Trustees election. After the meeting, members will be treated to a picnic lunch and live music.

Members Day is a members-only event, so please make sure your membership is up to date in order to attend! If you’re not sure of your membership status, please email info@littoralsociety.org and we will let you know. Click here if you know you need to renew or would like to become a member.

If you are a current member, you should soon receive an email with a link to register online.