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.

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Littoral Spotlight

Sandy Hook Sunset Seining

Wednesday, July 6 and 20
Wednesday, August 3 and 17
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
American Littoral Society HQ
Gateway National Recreation Area
Sandy Hook Unit
GPS: 18 Hartshorne Drive
Highlands, NJ
Pay What You Can
Register for July 6
Register for July 20
Register for August 3
Register for August 17

Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast. After a short talk on the Society’s front porch, we will drive over to Horseshoe Cove on Sandy Hook Bay for a seining adventure. Participants are invited to help pull our 40-foot seine net through the bay, and experience the excitement of learning about the fish and other critters caught.

Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Contact: nicole.haines@littoralsociety.orgfor more information.

Event Spotlight:

Littoral Society Members Day - June 25

Saturday, June 25
Littoral Society HQ
GPS: 18 Hartshorne Drive
Highlands, NJ

Please join us for the annual Members Day celebration, Annual Meeting, and Board of Trustees election on Sandy Hook on Saturday, June 25!

Members Day is a members-only event, 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 will receive an email with a link to register online. You will also receive a notice in the mail that will include a ballot for you to vote in the annual Board of Trustees election.