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American Littoral Society
LITTORAL (LIT'-ER-AL) N. Region along the shore, Intertidal zone
LITTORAL (LIT'-ER-AL) N. Region along the shore, Intertidal zone
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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:
Get Acquainted with Local Winter Wildlife
Winter is upon us and with it comes the opportunity to see and learn about wildlife that visits this area during the colder season. Join the American Littoral Society for two exciting options to get you acquainted with pinnipeds and migratory birds: Seal and Bird Ecology Cruises aboard the Seastreak ferries, and Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks on Sandy Hook itself!
Volunteers trained by the Littoral Society will help guide participants on the Seastreak cruises, which underway and run through March. The cruises venture into the NY/NJ Bight to find seals, a wide variety of winter birds, and even an occasional whale. Tickets are available through the Seastreak website.
If you would prefer to stay on land, we have four seal and winter waterfowl walks scheduled in January, with the initial excursion on Saturday, January 11 at 11 a.m. The walks are timed to coincide with when seal are most likely to be hauled out around Sandy Hook. Find registration pages for this and other dates through our Upcoming Events calendar.
Volunteers trained by the Littoral Society will help guide participants on the Seastreak cruises, which underway and run through March. The cruises venture into the NY/NJ Bight to find seals, a wide variety of winter birds, and even an occasional whale. Tickets are available through the Seastreak website.
If you would prefer to stay on land, we have four seal and winter waterfowl walks scheduled in January, with the initial excursion on Saturday, January 11 at 11 a.m. The walks are timed to coincide with when seal are most likely to be hauled out around Sandy Hook. Find registration pages for this and other dates through our Upcoming Events calendar.
Event Spotlight:
Shark River Island Volunteer Day
Saturday, Feb 15
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
101 Seaview Court
Neptune City, NJ
As part of our habitat restoration work to reduce shoreline erosion rates and rebuild a salt marsh at the northwestern corner of Shark River Island, the American Littoral Society is coordinating a volunteer event. The work will help prepare the site for a re-planting in April.
Dress to get wet and dirty. We will provide gloves and sledge hammers but feel free to bring your own. Funding provided by the Seaview Condo Association of Shark River.
Please RSVP so we know how many volunteers to expect.
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
101 Seaview Court
Neptune City, NJ
As part of our habitat restoration work to reduce shoreline erosion rates and rebuild a salt marsh at the northwestern corner of Shark River Island, the American Littoral Society is coordinating a volunteer event. The work will help prepare the site for a re-planting in April.
Dress to get wet and dirty. We will provide gloves and sledge hammers but feel free to bring your own. Funding provided by the Seaview Condo Association of Shark River.
Please RSVP so we know how many volunteers to expect.
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