American Littoral Society
Protecting the Coast through Education, Conservation and Advocacy
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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. |
Program Spotlight: Education
FUN, SCIENCE At Summer Coast Camp
Dates and Locations:
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Barnegat Bay Coast Camp
July 23 - 27 10am - 3pm Maris Stella Retreat Center 7201 Long Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars $275 per camper per week Students entering Grades 5-8 |
Sandy Hook Coast Camp
July 9-13 August 6-10 9am - 2pm American Littoral Society HQ 18 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ $275 per camper per week Students entering Grades 5-8 |
Join the Littoral Society for a week of educational fun that includes seining, kayaking, marine life identification, fishing, crabbing, birding, shelling, field journaling, plankton discovery, coastal botany, and understanding nature through art. Camps are being held on Long Beach Island and Sandy Hook, NJ in July and August.
Our coastal camps allow kids to have a great time while exploring the natural world. They do this by getting sand between their toes and their hands in the water under the guidance of our trained staff.
Sitting at a PC or turning the pages of a book, kids can develop an interest in the coast. Standing in the surf with the wind in their face and a live fish in their hands, they can develop a passion for it.
Click here for more information or to register, or call American Littoral Society Education Director Nicole Haines at 732-291-0055.
Our coastal camps allow kids to have a great time while exploring the natural world. They do this by getting sand between their toes and their hands in the water under the guidance of our trained staff.
Sitting at a PC or turning the pages of a book, kids can develop an interest in the coast. Standing in the surf with the wind in their face and a live fish in their hands, they can develop a passion for it.
Click here for more information or to register, or call American Littoral Society Education Director Nicole Haines at 732-291-0055.
Event Spotlight
Bus Trip to the March for the Ocean
You're invited to join the American Littoral Society , Clean Ocean Action and Surf Rider on a June 9 trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for the Ocean. Ride with us on our "Bus for Big Blue" and march alongside fellow ocean lovers from all over the world. Use this demonstration to say NO to offshore oil drilling, NO to plastic and other forms of ocean pollution, and YES to protecting our coasts and ensuring clean water for all.
Join us in celebration of the ocean and let Congress know that ocean and coastal issues matter to New Jerseyans. Bus capacity is limited, but your seat is free.
Join us in celebration of the ocean and let Congress know that ocean and coastal issues matter to New Jerseyans. Bus capacity is limited, but your seat is free.
A group of more than 100 organizations are hosting the March for the Ocean (M4O). The event will include a flotilla down the Anacostia River, a rally at the Washington Monument, inspirational speakers, musical performances, and a pod of inflatable whales ranging from 15-87 feet long. The event will be capped with a march around the National Mall and White House.
Our bus trip to the march will be in lieu of the Society's traditional members day celebration on Sandy Hook, which occurs annually on the second Saturday in June.
- Departure: Charter buses will leave from New Jersey at 6 a.m.
- Return: Our buses will leave D.C. at 4 p.m. to return home (we expect a four hour ride each way).
- What to bring: You will want to pack for a long day, so bring food for the trip down and back, sunscreen, extra clothes, etc. The buses will park nearby, but it's unlikely we'll have access to our things on the bus during the day until we return to head home.
- Registration: Tickets are free, but require a reservation. Bus capacity is limited; click here to reserve a ticket.
Our bus trip to the march will be in lieu of the Society's traditional members day celebration on Sandy Hook, which occurs annually on the second Saturday in June.
- Departure: Charter buses will leave from New Jersey at 6 a.m.
- Return: Our buses will leave D.C. at 4 p.m. to return home (we expect a four hour ride each way).
- What to bring: You will want to pack for a long day, so bring food for the trip down and back, sunscreen, extra clothes, etc. The buses will park nearby, but it's unlikely we'll have access to our things on the bus during the day until we return to head home.
- Registration: Tickets are free, but require a reservation. Bus capacity is limited; click here to reserve a ticket.
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