 Some special people will be recognized as coastal champions at the Littoral Society's Members Day event on Saturday, June 22.
Among the honorees are Lisa Fanning, our Seastreak Volunteer Coordinator; Kristin Villani, a Science Teacher at Mercy Center's Sisters Academy of New Jersey in Asbury Park, NJ; Dawn Payne, a 4th and 5th Grade Science teacher at Compass Academy Charter School in Vineland, NJ, and Adam Riback, a New York State Beach Cleanup beach captain and Executive Director of New York State Marine Education Association (NYSMEA). Community Partner Award - Lisa Fanning Lisa’s love for the natural world began on the beach at Coney Island, in her native Brooklyn, where her mom would say: “Let’s see what the tide brought in” and encouraged a young Lisa to be curious about the wildlife around her.  Horseshoe crab tagging participants learn about the anatomy of horseshoe crabs, May 31, 2024 By Trevor Metz, Littoral Society Delaware Seasonal Technician While the month of June typically sees a decrease in horseshoe crab spawning activity, our work in Delaware hasn’t slowed down at all! I have been from Wilmington to Lewes with a horseshoe crab in tow, helping talking with people and advocating on behalf our state’s official marine animal.
So far this season, despite a mix of beautiful and inclement weather, we have tagged 200 crabs in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Cooperative Tagging Program. The rain held off during our most recent effort and we were lucky enough to have a beautiful rainbow cap off our evening. With a full moon later this week, we will host one more tagging event at Slaughter Beach on Wednesday, June 19. Spawning activity lasts from May through June, and sometimes into July. If you haven’t already, check for a convenient high tide at a local bay beach and witness this ancient migration firsthand!  The Littoral Society would like to welcome our new Fish Tagging Program intern, Jack Glassberg. Please say “Hello” when you see him at Sandy Hook!
Jack has an impressive history tagging with Gray FishTag, which conducts research efforts on all species of fish and are in the forefront of satellite tagging studies worldwide. He is also an avid fisherman. "I am very excited to have such a passionate fisherman and scientist aboard," McGuckin says. A resident of Little Silver, NJ, Jack majors in environmental studies at Lehigh University. In his free time, he tags striped bass, bluefin tuna, and yellowfin tuna.  Every year, the Littoral Society's Members Day is a chance to celebrate and show appreciation for our amazing community of supporters. This year, we're thrilled to unveil something new: a beach scene magnet featuring Red Knots and a horseshoe crab, painted by talented wildlife artist Carrie Smith!
The magnets, which will be available for purchase at Members Day for $5, are a scaled-down version of an acrylic painting done by Carrie. The original art will be included in our upcoming Littorally Local Sunset Cruise online auction (which will open for bidding on Thursday, September 19). Carrie's stunning Red Knot and Horseshoe Crab painting perfectly captures the essence of the Hidden Coast along the Jersey Shore. These majestic birds, known for their incredible migratory journeys, often find rest and food along our coastline. The horseshoe crab, a fascinating creature with a long and storied history, is another vital part of the coastal ecosystem. Protecting and sustaining them both has long been a part of the American Littoral Society's mission. |
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