shore life - aug2008

Shore LifeTMnew jersey

new jersey’s first & only full-color

earth-friendly magazine

coastal people, places and things

aug-sept'08

HEATH

Directions:

Unplug television.

Connect with friends.

Sip from glass.

For so many good reasons.

© 2006, Blackstone Winery, Kenwood, Sonoma County, CA

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A n e a r t h - f r i e n d l y m a g a z i n e f o r N e w J e r s e y • a u g / s e p t 0 8

6 • beachcombing

Things to do, see or buy

12 • shore town Barnegat Light on LBI

18 • homes Year-round Yucca trees

20 • environment Go Rise Up bag founders

22 • health Train like a lifeguard

24 • surfing Ocean Gurl & contest dates

28 • local exposure Featured shore photographer

30 • boating Parasailing in Belmar

32 • coast guard Helicopter hoist training 34 • people Pineland fire tower spotter

36 • arts Cover artist Megan Gilhool

38 • coastal kitchen Mussel beach dish

40 • history Morro Castle fire 44 • day trippin' Shore events, entertainment

52 • marine mammal stranding center

56 • coastal news

Cover: "Sea Turtle" by Megan Gilhool, see pg. 36

Scott LeMatty - publisher & editor - 732-735-6777 [email protected]

300 Tenth Ave., Belmar, N.J. 07719

Pete Milnes - assist ed., designer, photojournalist Chris LeMatty - assoc. publisher • Gordon LeMatty - writer

Stephanie Capolupo - photojournalist

Produced on recycled paper using a vegetable-based ink! We pledge ad space and/or a portion of our profit to

ocean life & the planet.

Advertisers: Surf on over to NewJerseyShoreLife.com for a PDF media kit including ad pricing.

Affordable ad space starting at $50.

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Based in Bucks County. Brewed in The Poconos.

If you love the Jersey Shore and the sand, wind, waves and sea turtles that make it all that much more magical ... then you're not alone. For so many people, every visit to our coast-line is cherished until their

next shore migration. At New Jersey Shore Life magazine, it is our mission to keep the shore spirit alive along with being good stewards —

and encouraging oth-ers — of the land, air, water and wildlife around us!

(left) Lifeguard Stand 3, by Richard CardonaCheck out his artwork online at ShoreisFineArt.com

Shore Life + planet

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Kick tea time up a notch. Kick back with an ice cold Steaz.

Based in Bucks County. Brewed in The Poconos.

“Every tide change brings something new and different.”

beachcombing

Sea turtle and nautilus jewelry from Generous Gems

Founded by New Jersey native Lynette Herschel, Generous Gems designs and sells fine jewelry. With an emphasis on the unique, their items range in style from contemporary colored dia-

mond pieces to noteworthy nautical designs. New styles feature rainbow sapphires and colorful enameling. If you love the sea, you’ll love their jewelry! Visit www.generousgems.com and find

what you’ve been looking for!

Carry your beach chair & gear hands free!

Jean's Canvas and Beachtime Products offers the Rio Beach Chair that features a cup holder & pillow, four position/Aluminum Frame,

rust proof, padded shoulder straps, giant backpack can hold tow-els, lotion, drinks etc. The store also carries virtually every con-ceivable item for the beach including Telescope chairs, umbrellas, beach carts, towels, toys, suntan lotions, boogie boards, rafts, sand anchors, flip flop socks, custom windscreens and Solar Tan Thru Swimsuits. They also have a nautical gift shop with many unusual and cre-ative gifts for the home or boat. Visit them at 780 Hwy 36 in Belford or call 732-787-0070. Beachtimeproducts.com


The Beach Bum's Guide A must-have guide for every

pirate and beach bum! Beach Bum Press puts out this all-in-one must-have book of stuff you’re most likely to see, step on, fall over or have everybody else ask you about the Jersey shore. Backside of the guide is set up like a postcard which can be mailed. For sale at Alliance for a Living Ocean 528 Dock St. in Beach Haven on LBI. 609-492-0222. www.livingocean.org

Brooks Something Fishy

market restaurant

catering

732-747-8340140 Ocean Ave. • Sea Bright

fresh seafood, lobsters, steak, pastaful l service bar, outside dining

well-stocked marketclam bakes, catering, party platters

Celebrating 20 years!

Grandpa's Attic

Corner of Arnold & Trenton Aves • Point Pleasant

732.766.7412

Antiques and CollectiblesBuying Gold, Silver, Watches

and Costume Jewelry


beachcombing

Surf & Offshore — your complete one-stop nautical shop

Surf and Offshore Power and sail has been a pro-vider of quality boats to its loyal customers since

1969, when they became the first Hobie Cat dealer on the East coast. Since then, they now carry World

Class Catamarans, Scout Boats, Honda Marine outboards, and parts and accessories. In addi-

tion, Surf and Offshore is home to the larg-est waterski and wakeboard shop on the

East coast. Nautcal gifts, gourmet food, and great sunglasses includ-

ing Oakley, Maui Jim and much more. Call 800-442-6754

or visit them at 1008 Richmond Ave. in Point

Pleasant Beach.

Send flowers, gifts or a Yankee Candle to a nearby (or not so nearby) friend

Flower Power Florist and Gifts of Belford (A Yankee Candle Shop) has been proudly serving Monmouth County for over 30 years. They offer only the finest quality flowers, roses, floral arrangements, wedding

design, party planning, custom designed funeral flow-ers and sympathy arrangements, balloons, cuddly plush animals, Build-a-Bear products, singing teddy bears, Aqua blocks, Beta Fish, African Dwarf frogs, Lenox, Fritz and Floyd,

gourmet fruit and gifts baskets, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. The shop serves most Monmouth County towns — and they also

ship worldwide! Check out FlowerPowerFloristandGifts.com or call 732-495-9400.

Spring Lake Variety Store

Stop in and pick up a Librett durables Fish

mat. Measures 20" x 32". Librett pledges 2% of their pre-tax profits to con-servation efforts. Spring Lake Variety Store lets you experience that old 5 & 10 while shopping for hardware tools, light bulbs, gifts, beach chairs and more! Visit them at 1301 3rd Ave in Spring Lake, or call 732-449-6404.

Liven up your yard with 100% maintenance

free lighthouses

There's No Place Like Home specialty gift shop carries a

complete line of nautical gifts & home decor items such as lobster pot tables (brought in from Nova Scotia fishing boats), coastal wall art, decorative flags, shore birds, etc. They have specialized in outdoor lighthous-es for more than a decade and have recently added 100% maintenance free models made from a com-posite — and built by Amish folks — and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Visit them on Arnold Ave. at the corner of Trenton & Rue Avenues in Point Pleasant. Open 7 days a week all year. Mon-Sat 9:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5. Call 732-899-7566 for more info.


beachcombing

Keep that summer tan going at Tropical Tan in Wall

Want to keep your summer tan during the colder months? Head on over to Tropical Tan in Wall — now

under new ownership. They offer air brush tanning and high pressure instant tanning which produces very few UVB rays — which means no burning! Get great color with their tanning specials:12 sessions for $74 (+tax) and get 6 ses-sions free. Located at Old Tudor Village, 2nd Floor, in Wall. Call 732-449-1277 or surf on over to TropicalTanNJ.com.

Sea Glass jewelry!

Check out these genuine one of a kind sea glass and sterling silver earrings from New

Jersey’s own Christeena Hockin-Minopetros. She grew up in Sea Bright and now spends six months a year in the Florida Keys and six months in Greece creating her wearable art. she will also be lecturing at the North American Sea Glass Festival held in Delaware in October. The lecture will be about "Sailing the Greek Islands on a sea glass quest," and finding glass in Greece, her favorite spots, a little geography and history as well. www.seaglassjewels.

North American

SEA GLASSFESTIVAL

2008

Lewes, DE October 11 & 12

©Photography by Celia Pearson

10 – 5 p.m. Daily

SaturdayShard I.D. Service

Sunday$1,000 Shard of the Year Contest

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shoretown

In the early 1600s, Henry Hudson’s ship the Half Moon anchored off of Barnegat Inlet and noted that “this is a very good land to fall in with, and a pleasant land to see.” Aye matey, a good sight it was — and still is after almost 400 years!

When you head out to Long Beach Island most people already know that the island is a typical barrier island laden with beach homes. But if you are determined enough to make the drive to the northernmost tip of LBI, you know you nearing the town of Bar-negat Light by the lush pine trees and surrounding greenery. Most homes are actually hard to spot while zipping along in your car.

But slow down, way down below the speed limit, and start observing. What you’ll find and see is what you don’t normally see along the Jersey Shore. For starters you’ll probably spot Ol’ Barney first — that’s Barnegat Lighthouse for you landlubbers. The first lighthouse on the present site was a 40-foot masonry tower constructed in 1834. It stood until 1856, when it toppled into the sea. Construction began on the present light-house in 1857 and was completed in 1858. The lighthouse and the park it sits within is owned by the State of New Jersey. The park is open year-round, but the lighthouse is normally only open during the summer season.

Go ahead and climb the 165-foot tall lighthouse, as long as your doctor says it’s OK. What you’ll be rewarded with is breath-taking panoramic views of Island Beach State park, Barnegat Bay, Long Beach Island, and of course the almighty Atlantic Ocean.

After you wind your way down the dizzying spiral staircase, head on out to the 1,033-foot concrete walkway that leads you to Barnegat Inlet and the south jetty. There you will see returning fishing boats and saltwater anglers going after striped bass, blue-fish, weakfish, summer flounder, tautog, winter flounder and black sea bass.

If you’re ready to hit the ocean for a swim at this point, head back to your car and drive over to the beach. Catch a really fun beach buggy ride out the to sea for a beauti-ful swim or surf stroll. Pass on the buggy ride and find the street with a path at the end (that’s half the fun!) that leads you to a sunken fishing vessel with it’s mast still stick-ing out of the dunes (think “What Lies beneath” as you walk by the mast ...). con't

Seven miles at sea, take a left and go to the end — what you won't find are crowds, hustle & bustle or

congestion. What you will find are some of the most interesting coastal shops you'll ever want to get lost in, a

beautiful long inlet and jetty worth the walk out to (and bring a bathing suit if it's hot), and of course ...

Barnegat Light

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Clockwise from left: Barnegat Lighthouse. Wall art at a bay-side art store. Flower garden at Barnegat Light Historical society. Historic Viking Village statue.

shoretown


pete milnes photos

What a way to get to the beach! The beach is so wide in Barnegat

Light that they offer a free beach buggy ride through the dunes

and out to the ocean — it's half the fun of your beach experience!

What lies beneath! If you decide to brave the long walk to the ocean, expect the unexpected along the way like this pictured mast of a sunken ship ...

Barnegat Light

The town is loaded with history. The Barnegat Light Historical Society, which runs the School-house Museum on 5th St. and Central Ave. is a good place to get your dose of the town's past. The museum is considered one of the best maritime museums on the coast. Check out their website at www.bl-hs.org. The gardens around the museum are maintained by the LBI Garden Club.

Finally, save part of your day for visiting the seaside and bay-side gift or art stores. Not to be missed in your boutique browsing is the historic Viking Village located on the bay. The tiny fishing shacks that make up the village have been convert-ed into shops that offers something for everybody. Leave time for sitting along the pier to watch the returning scallop and long liner boats with their catch of the day! Check out VikingVillageshows.com for more information.

The Islanders' Store

7th and Broadway - Barnegat Light N.J. - 609.494.1753

Barnegat Light's Department Store!Everything for the Beach and more ...

Featuring:Gifts

Suited for every pocket bookClothes

All the current fashions from shoes to skirts, shorts, sweats, etc.

SouvenirsThe latest to fit every price range

BooksThe latest hardcovers & paperbacks

Toys & GamesAll the latest items for beach

and rainy daysToiletries

The ones you forgot to pack and need right now

Artist SuppliesFrom paint to brushes to canvas

Hardware From Galvanized fasterners

to marine paintHousewares

All the things you left home for cleaning & cooking

Celebrating 45 years!

Annual Summer

Sale Going on now!

shoretown


pete milnes photos

stephanie capolupo photo

Right photos top to bottom: The color of nauti-cal decor at a Barnegat seaside shop. Returning fishing boat. Viking Village shops.

“The Documentary of Viking Village” is a narrative documentary of the com-

mercial fishing industry of Barnegat Light. Film maker David Kaltenback has spent more than seven years filming docksides, going out to sea aboard the local scallop boats, gill net-ting, monk fishing, along with interviewing salty dogs with terrific stories. Also included is a cooking segment with a professional chef showing us how to make seafood the right way! www.kaltenbachproductions.com to purchase. (Kaltenbach Productions was founded by David Kaltenbach more than 20 years ago and oper-ates out of Barnegat Light. He produces televi-sion commercials, industrial films as well as short subject films. David studied film editing in New York City, and brings an eclectic back-ground to the film world. In 1994, his creation of the critically acclaimed, whimsical summer television show “LBI LIVE” premiered on Long Beach Island and Southern Ocean County. The cable show enjoyed a successful four-year run. His talents then took on another dimension, the creation of screenplays. He also produced a full length feature film, “Bridge to Nowhere.” M

Barnegat Light

Come to our special events ... they're FREE!

antiques, garden, quilts, folk artarchitectural finds, nautical salvageAntique show Sunday Sept. 14

At Viking Village (9-5, rain/shine)

Aug. 31 - Arts & Crafts Show - 10-4:30Sept. 14 - Antiques Show - 9-5

Nov. 29 - Santa Visits Viking Village - 1 pm

VikingVillageshows.com

yuccasshore home

(above) Grow palm trees — well not really palms, but yucca trees — in New Jersey year-round! House shown is on LBI. Stephanie Capolupo photo

(right) Shaun Garrity, a Yucca specialist from Middletown, chills in his backyard.Haley Milnes photo18 • shore life magazine

year-round

Always dreamed about having a year-round tropical or South-

west look for your yard here in New Jersey, but you think nothing could possibly survive our winters?

Shaun Garrity of Middletown, a specialist in extreme cold-tolerant desert plants — and xeriscape gar-dening (dry landscaping, or planting without water) — will show how to stop dreaming and what to start planting. “Landscaping has always intrigued me! Being a warm weather fanatic I decided to try and extend the tropical feel into the winter months by pushing Yuccas to their limit. So I took plants from the desert and started in my own backyard. Once successful, I expanded into the other cold-hardy varieties like cactus, chol-las, agaves, lechuguillas, prickley pears and sotols. Hence the name Succa 4 A Yucca!”

His Succa4ayucca company provides cold-tolerant landscaping services for residential, hotels, retail stores, botanical gardens, amusement parks and more. He recommends planting Yucca rostrata (6-15'), Yucca Thompsoniana (4-10'), Faxoniana (6-10'), and Yucca Elata (6-10'). Contact Shaun at 732-725-7025 or visit Succa4ayucca.com. M

what are they.where they're from.how to grow them.

(Left) Yucca Super Thompson

& Rostratas

Haley Milnes photo

(Right) Yucca Thompsoniana (tall one) Yucca

Rostrata (small one)

yuccas

Dean Fengya, owner of Globetrotter, is a

direct importer of antiques, artifacts, deco-

rative arts, jewelry, handbags and gifts. He

has traveled through over 100 countries,

and 25 countries are included within the

store. Stop by, wander around his world

and find yourself taken by his rare earthly

finds. The store is located at 1809 Ocean

Ave., Rt 35 South, Point Pleasant Beach.

GLOBETROTTER

We got lobsters.Lots of them.

1600 Hwy. 71, Belmar • 732.681.7755www.mrshrimp.com

Seafood Market & Restaurant

What started out as a simple jog for Chris Rossi ended up as a journey that led to his current company Go R.I.S.E. Up reus-

able bags and eco-apparel. He and his wife Suzanne now run a business that carries the greenest selection of eco-friendly bags as well as innovative recycling education programs for schools and businesses.

“On my jog around the neighborhood I “ran into” a startling problem hanging from trees and literally blowing in the wind,” said Chris. “I saw many, many plastic bags littering in areas where they should not have been. As soon as I got home I shared my experi-ence with Suzanne. A few hundred calls, emails and research hours later, Go R.I.S.E Up was born.”

Besides selling hip, cool-looking, reusable bags for all occasions (some made from recycled plastic bottles!), they have implemented recycling educa-tion programs for schools and bin collection pro-grams. “We have a very positive message that can be adopted very easily into a person's lifestyle or any schools curriculum,” said Suzanne.

What does it mean to Go R.I.S.E Up? “We chose this phrase as our mantra for many reasons, one being that Recycling Is Saving Earth,” said Chris. “Recy-cling has been a huge success for certain material all over the world.” Head on over to goriseup.com and pick yourself up an eco-chic envirosax! Call 732-320-8271 to find our more about Go R.I.S.E. Up.

environment

Chris & Suzanne Rossi, founders of Go R.I.S.E. Up reusable bags & eco-apparel

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Chris & Suzanne Rossi want people to “go rise up,” take notice, and action about events in their lives that they could control every day and that would have an immediate impact on their en-vironment. Less than 2% of the 100 billion plastic shopping bags used annually in the United States are currently being recycled.


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Fall Collection

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Always wanted to be a lifeguard or be as fit as a beach lifesaver? If the job

doesn't fit your summer schedule there's no reason you can't train — and be in shape like — a lifeguard. Will Klimowicz of the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol sheds some light on staying fit and ready for life guarding duties.

“We train vigorously. Long before set-tling atop our lifeguard stand, we do bare-foot sand runs for one to two miles each morning. We then do a mark swim to a buoy which is anchored about a quarter mile out,” said Will.

Additionally, lifeguards have competi-tions along the shore during the summer so patrol members practices more in that event. For example, paddle boarders get together and paddle to the mark and back and they act as if it’s a real event; rowers meet on a beach and row out through the surf and back many times; and swimmers race to the mark and back. They time each other so they have something to shoot for

during the next training session.

Morning stretch-ing and workouts depends largely on the conditions of the ocean that morning. "We are encouraged to practice and train during our shifts throughout the day, especially when the weather isn't so pleasant,” said Will. “So we swim to the buoys and back, run a beach then swim around the jetty, run a beach, swim around the jetty, and so on. At each jetty, that's a good place to do ab workouts, pushups, lunges. We try to run a few jetties frequently during the day — depending on the crowd size.” The lifeguard patrol base has a weight room where Will goes a few times a week after life guard-ing. There he lifts light to medium weights and many reps — excellent training for that burst of speed and strength that may be needed in saving a life! — Pete Milnes photo 22 • shore life magazine

health

Will Klimowicz gives the run-down on lifeguard fitness

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surfing


“I have always had an innate passion for the ocean and marine life. When I was 15, my

boyfriend and I bought matching Westcliff single-fin surfboards and I have been hooked ever since. Throughout my life, living near the water and be-ing able to surf has been very calming and sooth-ing. The restaurant business can be very hectic and fast paced, so being able to jump in the ocean after a long day is the perfect getaway for me. I am for-tunate enough to own restaurants that are all near the beach, so I’m always close to a surf break. Our newest locations, Langosta Lounge and Lightly Salted, are right on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, which makes it perfect for me to integrate a little surfing fun into my workday.

Some of favorite surf spots around the world include Ship Wrecks in Cabo San Lucas and Turtle Bay in the Galapagos Islands. My surf-art-ist husband Scott is my perfect travel buddy. We both love to surf and travel, and always immerse ourselves in the culture of a particular area. We use our trips to exotic surf locales as inspirations in our creative lives, influencing my cuisine and his artistic artwork. To this day, one of my favor-ite surf memories is of Scott and me surfing with some friends at Ship Wrecks. The waves were perfect and we were the only people out surfing.

The ocean means many different things to me. As an environmentalist, I feel it is an incredible resource that mustn't be abused. Organizations like Surfrider and Clean Ocean Action are so impor-tant in this capacity. The ocean is also a source of inspiration. It helps fuel my creative visions and has influenced my travels to different parts of the world. It also has an incredible calming effect that is undeniable, especially to people who live in shore communities. I feel it is a great gift that should be appreciated.” — Pete Milnes photo/text

The ocean affects all of us in many different

ways and levels. Most surfers have a different

perspective about the world's ocean —

Marilyn Schlossbach uses it to the fulliest.

oceangurl

Aug.29-30 - Sea Isle CityThe 5th annual Oakley Pro Junior 2008 presented by

Oakley, in Sea Isle City. This is an ASP Pro Junior

event, which serves to give surfers under 21 com-

petitive experiences before the rigors of the World

Qualifying Tour. $10,000 purse

www.heritagesurf.com

Sept 9/12 - BelmarFoster's Belmar Pro $25,000 purse! Top interna-

tional and regional professional surfers, largest

cash purse ever offered at this year's Belmar

event. Surf on over to www.belmarpro.com

Sept. 6 . Contest # 8B - Ocean City7th Street Beach

Open Shortboard & All Longboard Divisions

2008 E.S.A. Championships

Sept 6 - Stone Harbor13th Annual Nun's Beach Surf Invitational

Villa Marie by the Sea - 111th Street & Beach

7:30am Call 609-368-3621

Sept. 14 - Manasquan Manasquan Classic Longboard Contest Hurri-

cane date is that following Sunday 9/21 nynjsurf.

com Must ride a pre-1967 longboard

Oct. 4 or 5, #9 - Seaside Heights Right Coast Surf Shop

No Waves: October 11th or 12th

Oct. 18 or 19, #10 - Seaside HeightsBattle for the Bones

No Waves: October 25th or 26th

Aug. 23, # 8A - Ocean City, 7th Street BeachAll 2A/3A Shortboard Age Divisions & Bodyboard

Oct. 4, Contest # 9A - Cape MayBroadway Beach or the Cove Beach

All 2A/3A Shortboard Age Divisions & Bodyboard

Oct. 11 , Contest # 9B - Cape MayBroadway Beach or the Cove Beach

Open Shortboard & All Longboard Divisions M

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Ted Shred’s Original Surf Wax Candles

There is something about that original coconut surf wax scent that can bring you right to the

beach. Treat yourself to “The Scent of Surfing.” Available at local surf shops or online. www.tedshredsonfire.com


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El Mirador GuesthouseRincon, 888-883-0188 www.elmiradorpr.com

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Completely remodeled El Mirador Guesthousehas lovely apartments with spectacular

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Located at the family-owned Lazy Parrot Inn, Smilin' Joe's,

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Gazebo Dining Room. Dinner served daily.

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Newly remodeled 6 bdr, 5 bth beach-front home located on world famous Sandy Beach. Hang out in our hammocks

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boating

parasailingYou've seen them cruising the coastline and always won-

dered or thought about doing it — parasailing that is. We caught up with Craig and Michele Prothers who operate Belmar Parasail out of Belmar to get the low-down (or hi-up) on their parasailing business. During the colder months here in New Jersey, they move their parasailing operation to Rincon, Puerto Rico, where they additionally own and operate vacation rentals. What’s the best thing - and worst thing - about parasail-ing? The best thing is the sense of flying and the quietness of it. The worst thing is that you have to come down sometime!

What age range do you allow up in the parasail? All ages. We have taken a child as young as two years old and we have taken a couple that had a combined age of 170 years.

What are some of the craziest things that people have done up in the parasail? We have had people

play their harmonica up there, take their dog with them and we have had a few mooners too ...

What’s the difference between Parasailing in Belmar and in Puerto Rico. Well, our facilities here are more convenient, we have a dock and a booth. At home we work off the beach under a tree. Our season here in New Jersey is shorter so there is more of a frenzy to the schedule. You only have so many days here to enjoy summer. In Puerto Rico everything is laid back and we can spread the whole season out over an eight-month period. Of course, the scenery is completely different,

the views are fantastic down in the Caribbean. Vacationers are the same in both places, they are just looking for a fun experience and that's what we give them.

Call Belmar Parasail at 732-682-0272 for a good time! M

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A Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Air Station Atlantic City freefalls to New Jersey waters during a training exercise. Stephanie capolupo photo

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Photos top to bottom: Air Station Atlantic City aircrew (l. to r.) LT Jeff Daigle, AMT1 Adrianna Dalstra, LT Clay Clary. Practicing basket hoists aboard a Station Sandy Hook 47-foot motor lifeboat. Always ready — the 47-foot motor lifeboat boat crew: CWO Sean McGarigal, MK3 Kyle Riddle, SN Matt Buckley, SN Steve Makowski, SN Deja Knight. Pete Milnes photos

Whether you’re a few hundred yards off the Jersey Shore over-turned in a kayak, or a 100 miles offshore in a sinking fishing boat,

a sight to be seen and a sight that would pump every last bit of life and hope through a persons body is that of a Coast Guard helicopter or 47-foot motor lifeboat. When these “Guardians of the Sea” come on scene, it’s all business and all profressionalism, thanks to hard work and plenty of training. Because during the real deal in a raging storm, one chance may be your only chance — so they better get it right the first time ...

"During a rescue a lot of things are running through every ones mind," said Petty Officer Tom Leggett of Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook. "Obviously saving the people who are in distress ranks at or near the top, but then there is the issue of making sure the mission is conducted safely. Like being aware of other boating traffic, wind and sea condi-tion, where our crew are at all times, the status of the people that are in need of our assistance, will they require a rescue swimmer, etc. So that's why we train as if it's the "real thing" so our boat crews are not only thinking about what is happening during training, but also what happens if one of those steps doesn't work — then what will we have to do? We call it 'situational awareness'. The key elements to a successful rescue is that we stay aware of each other at all times and we constant-ly look out for each other, especially due to the type of environment conditions that we get subjected to — such as extreme wave heights, howling winds, storms and torrential downpours. After all, we are the ones heading out to sea to save someone when everyone else is trying to make it back to safety.”

That's just a taste of what's going on board a Coast Guard rescue ves-sel. Up in the air, and many times the first Coast Guard asset on scene, is that of a Dolphin or Jayhawk air-rescue crew. And the dangers of an air rescue are just as prevalent, if not more, of a Coast Guard boat crew rescue. “The most common concern we have external to the opera-tion of the helicopter is the motion of the vessel that we are hoisting to, particularly if it is a tall vessel like a sailboat or commercial fish-ing boat,” said Lieutenant Jeff Daigle, a safety officer at Air Station Atlantic City. “We pre-brief how close we are comfortable getting to obstacles, and it is everyone's job to ensure we adhere to those limits. Wave height can make it difficult for the flight mechanic to manage the hoist cable, since the person or device can be violently pulled out of the water and injured as a wave trough passes by.”

A night hoist can be super scary for somebody being rescued off a boat or out of the water. And the Coast Guard has that scenario built into the rescue. “Our Coast Guard rescue swimmers can be used to help calm a nervous victim or survivor, and often that helps the helicopter crew more than the victims themselves,” said Jeff. “Our swimmers are very good at managing a situation that is understandably stressful to the people being rescued.”

Boaters can rest assured that the Coast Guard is Always Ready!"Coast Guard" is our newest column — they have endless

important stories that impacts all of us that need to be told. Welcome aboard Guardians of the Sea! - Pete Milnes M

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eyeonthedry

When a wildfire occurs, the first step in the process is a timely

and accurate reporting of the fire's location. To accomplish this, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service maintains a sys-tem of 21 lookout tow-ers at strategic locations throughout the state — many located along the shore in the Pinelands. All towers are staffed

during the months of March, April, May, October and November and in the summer during dry spells.

According to Maris Gabliks, State Firewarden for the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, lookout towers continue

to be effective and observers detect one half of all wildfires reported. The other half are called in by the general public, aircraft pilots and forest fire patrols. Fire observers are in constant communication with each other about weather conditions in the forests around them. They use dispatch radios to maintain communication.

The Lakewood lookout fire tower Station is 136 feet high. It was built in 1944 during World War II for $360 to listen to German U-boat communica-tions in the Atlantic Ocean, which is located 12 miles to the east.

To find out more about preventing forest fires or to find a tower near you that is open to the public, check out www.njwildfire.org. M

spotting a Pineland blaze before it's out of control means keeping an

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Brian Corvinus, a New Jersey Division of Parks & Forestry worker, keeps a sharp eye out for forest fires atop the Lakewood fire lookout tower.

eyeonthedry Sandy Feet has earned a small amount of fame for build-ing fairly wonderful sand castles. She has written a cou-

ple of books on the subject already, but Sandcastles Made Simple is the one she really wanted to write all along. Many techniques explored in these pages are geared for older kids and adults - there is even a chapter on how to prepare for - and maybe even win! an amateur sand castle contest. The book also includes tips for involving the tini-est of hands and even some dedicated projects for you to try with your toddler. Makes a great gift for the beach lover in your life! Surf on over to SandyFeet.com.

new beach stuff

“Megan Gilhool, also know as HEATH, is a representational

and abstract artist who lives in Long Branch. She is also an artist who is not shy with color. “I love color. I love how they interact with each other. Colors affect me on a very deep level; once it hits our optic nerve it affects us all differently. I believe people should surround themselves with their favorite colors and positive images at home and at work,” said Megan.

She paints mostly on canvas (on her converted sun porch/studio) but she also does murals and commis-sions. And she paints anytime she feels inspired. “I paint mostly during the day when I am the freshest. But I've have to paint murals in restaurants at night when nobody is there. I also paint in my yard if the weather cooperates. And

I also paint plein aire — a French expression meaning the act of painting outdoors,” said Megan.

Thinking about trying the art of painting? Megan says go for it. “I think experimenting and seeing what comes out of you is what art truly is. I taught myself to draw as a child by trial and error. It was something in me that I had to do. But I think taking a drawing class is easiest way to start ... you get the basics down ... and you get feedback from other students.”

You can view paintings by Megan on her website OriginalPaintings.us and at Wachovia Bank in Monmouth Beach. She has many original paint-ings of fruits, vegetables, koi, sea-scapes and abstracts for sale, includ-ing note cards. And of course, her cover of this magazine is for sale! Call her studio at 732-728-9112. M36 • shore life magazine

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beach reads

Great Storms of the Jersey Shore is a dra-matic history of major

coastal storms which have hit the Jersey Shore.

Generously illustrated with nearly two hundred photographs, engravings, and maps, the book is an opportunity to appreci-ate the horror and beauty of the great storms. This oversize book is beautifully printed, with many duotone reproductions, on heavy matte stock.

The authors have combined exhaustive research of archival reports and old news accounts with interviews of more than 200 people who experienced major storms first-hand. Much of the book is devoted to these vivid stories, with extensive narratives of the devastating 1962 nor’easter and the great hurricane of 1944. Those who have known the power of the great storms draw us in to a time and place where sur-vival is uncertain. Few living at the shore today have experienced extreme storms, but for those who have — as they describe in this book — it is a defining moment in their lives. — Down The Shore Publishing M

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New Jersey native Marilyn Schlossbach owns three restaurants on the Jersey Shore: Market in the Middle, Labrador Lounge and Pop's Garage. This summer, she will be opening her fourth restaurant, Langosta Lounge, along the newly renovated Asbury Park Boardwalk. Inspired by extensive travels and culturally infused cuisine, the self-taught chef endeavors to enrich the lives of others with inventive dishes, eclectic eateries and grassroots community outreach. For more on Mari-lyn and her restaurants, visit kitschens.com. M


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Many shore residents and visitors prefer the beach

at night. The view of a canopy of stars, a butter yellow moon, accen-tuated by the calming effect of the never-ending surf is therapeutic. Adding to the enjoyment are the lights of offshore ships seen in the distance. We can only guess at their destination and wonder about how many passengers and crew members are looking at the beach with the same kind of thoughts about the wonder of the sea and shore. Surely, no one expected to find a cruise liner in the surf at Asbury Park.

On September 8, 1934, the cruise ship the “Morro Castle,” traveling from Havana Cuba to New York City became another tragic ship di-saster. At 2:30 a.m., the ships pas-sageways were filled with shouts of “Fire,” a dreaded sound at sea

The fire spread through the entire ship, the strong wind adding to the conflagration. Passengers could see Asbury Park from the ship and some tried to swim the six miles to safety. Early in the morning, the Jersey Shore residents and U.S. Coast Guard performed valiant ef-forts in an attempt to save passen-gers. Without their help, the death toll of over a 100 would have been much larger. Many of the details of this tragedy are still shrouded in mys-tery. Conspiracy theorists still pon-der over the death of the captain and other inconsisten-cies. — Gordon LeMatty M

circa1934

When the Dancing Stopped: The Real Story of the Morro Castle Disaster and Its Deadly Wake, by Brian Hicks, Dick Hill, Tantor Media, Inc., 2006

Shipwreck - The Strange Case of the Morro CastleBy: Gordon Thomas & Max Morgan Witts, Dorset Press, 1972

Fire at Sea - The Story of the Morro CastleBy: Thomas Gallagher, Rinehart & Company, 1959

The Morro Castle - Tragedy at SeaBy: Hal Burton, The Viking Press, 1973

Stormy night reads ...


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circa1934

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Greetings from the Shore at select

shore theatersStill reeling from the death of her father, a young

girl spends one last summer at the Jersey Shore before heading off to college. But when her plans fall apart, the girl stumbles into a mysterious world of Russian sailors, high-stakes gambling, and unex-pected love. Drawn from the coming-of-age experi-ences of writer Gabrielle Berberich, Greetings From The Shore is part memoir, part fairytale. The film was shot on an island off the coast of New Jersey, Barnegat Island, in the same seaside town where the real events occurred to Berberich. Like the setting, each character is an island. They are loners, dream-ers brought together by fate for one chance summer. An ensemble cast brings these vivid characters to life, including Paul Sorvino, David Fumero, Jay O. Sanders, Lars Arentz-Hansen, and Kim Shaw in a debut performance. The film is an homage to com-ing-of-age classics like Dirty Dancing and Mystic Pizza, while in its own right, Greetings From The Shore is a unique and personal story. It's a love let-ter in the sand, a tribute to the Jersey Shore, and a postcard from summers past.

Some interesting factoids about the movie's pro-duction include:

• Director Greg Chwerchak created hundreds of music videos for artists such as Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, Counting Crows, System Of A Down, and Nelly. He spent summers as a kid at the Jersey Shore, where he returned 25 years later to shoot his first full-length feature.

• Writer/Producer Gabrielle Berberich was born and raised in Hackettstown and spent every summer living and working at the Jersey Shore (Lavallette).

• Production Coordinator and restauranteur extraordinaire, Marilyn Schlossbach (owner of Labrador Lounge in Normandy Beach) often catered our set and was our home-away-from-home. She makes a cameo in the film.

• Cinematographer Mike Mickens is from Belmar. He lives in Los Angeles now, and was lured back to the East Coast with the promise of shooting a beauty piece in New Jersey.

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Aug. 23 - ManasquanMartha Reeves & the VandellasAlonquin Arts Theater - Martha still delivers, with fiery energy, her hits like "Heat Wave," "Nowhere to Run," "I’m Ready for Love," and the Motown anthem, "Dancing in the Street." 732-528-9211 Algonquinarts.com

Aug. 25 - Tuckerton SeaportAnnual Boat Parade of Lights and Seafood Festival Floating competitors dress their vessels and compete in themed categories. Boats gather at 6pm at the end of South Green Street and continue down Tuckerton Creek to the Seaport. Watch from the Seaport Boardwalks as you enjoy an evening seafood festival. 120 West Main St. Tuckertonseaport.org

Aug. 29-30 - WildwoodRock & Roll Collectibles ShowWildwoods Convention Center - Fri: 3-9 pm, Sat: 10-9 pm, Sun: 10-5 pm. The greatest collection of Rock 'n Roll memo-rabilia for sale under one roof featuring over 100 vendors of albums, CD's, rock 'n roll memorabilia, collectibles, t-shirts, 45"s, and more. Special appearance by Peter Tork formerly of "The Monkees", his band "Shoes Suede Blue" will per-form a free concert at 8 pm. Special appearance by Butch

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Aug. 30 & 31 - Allaire VillageJazz It Up Wine & Food Festival The “Jazz It Up Food & Wine Festival” will feature hundreds of award-winning New Jersey wines and an array of great food. Artisan vendors and crafters will be selling hand made prod-ucts, wine related items and other quality goods. There will be kids activities including arts & crafts, face painting and games. Admission $20. Newjerseywines.com

Sept. 6 - Island HeightsIsland Heights Sailfest Sailboat Regatta and Street FairRiver Avenue FREE Admission, Amusement Rides, Artists, Crafters, Food Vendors, Entertainment All Day, Chris Phillips Revival, Sailboat Races. 10 - 10 pm Tomsriverrotary.org

Sept. 7 - Waretown29th Ocean County Bluegrass FestivalFeaturing: Linda & Bill Green, Heavy Traffic, Up & Runnin', Last Whippoorwill Band, The Bennett Family Mark Miklos & The Raritan Valley Ramblers, Past Times, Parker & Edgerton and more 609.971.1593. 12 to 5 pm. Alberthall.org

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Sept. 6 & 7 - Sea Bright5th Annual Sea Bright Skim Bash WeekendThe stage is set for an exciting day of skimboarding for all lev-els. $20 donation includes event t-shirt, breakfast & lunch, and other giveaways. Donations benefit Sea Bright Recreation com-mittee. Bring your beach chair, 8 am to 6 pm. Call 732-598-6029 or visit: visitseabright.com/sea-bright-skim-bash.html.

Sept. 20 - BelmarDivers Two Annual Underwater CleanupDivers don their gear and hit the waters of the Shark River in search of trash and garbage! 10:30 a.m., located at L Street beach in Belmar. Contact them at 732-776-7755 for more info or [email protected] www.diverstwo.com

Sept. 14 - Asbury Park2008 Guinness OysterfestThis event will be a seafood, music and beer festival. Cookman Ave. and the surrounding area will be closed to vehicular traffic for the day. Multiple outdoor stages and venues will host some of New Jersey’s most popular musicians. Music genres include Irish music, jazz, rock and roll, etc. Most of Asbury Park’s restaurants and eateries will be serving specialty menu items. Asburyparkchamber.com for more info.

Sept 19, 20, 21 - Stone HarborWings'n Water FestivalThe Award Winning Wings 'n Water Festival is one of the premier Wildlife Arts Festivals in the United States, featuring family fun and adventure. Named one of the Top 100 Events in North America and Best Event in New Jersey at the Governor's Conference on Tourism. 609-368-1211. Wetlandsinstitute.org

Sept. 29 & 30 - TuckertonOcean County Decoy & Gunning ShowHighlights the working decoy and the South Jersey waterfowl-ing heritage. Our local talent, past, present and future, will be on display. The show emphasizes working and antique decoys, model boats, sneakbox building, and waterfowling on the Barnegat Bay. 609-971-3085 7-5 p.m. Oceancountygov.com

Oct. 4 - Highlands8th Annual Oktoberfest An authentic German experience including: Traditional Bavarian food and entertainment, German beer, handmade arts and crafts and a Fall farmers' market. Serving soft warm Bavarian pretzels, dark and regular beer, knockwurst, bratwurst, spaetzle, traditional German desserts plus hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza. Live Entetainment/Dancers and Children's Activities. Fireworks 7:30 pm. 732-291-4713. Highlandsnj.com

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Oct. 6 & 7 - Cape May-Lewes Ferry TerminalCape May Wine FestivalThe Garden State Wine Growers Association hosts this new festival, presenting as many as 20 of its member wineries. This is your opportunity to sample (and buy) the superb award-winning wines from New Jersey, listen to live music, stroll through crafters and buy wine related items to take home, attend educational seminars, purchase gourmet food, visit The Kids Zone which has activities especially for the younger attendees, and much, much more. Capemaymac.org

Oct. 11-14 - WaretownAnnual Pine Barrens Jamboree Live Country, Blue Grass and Folk Music on the Stage by Albert Music Hall musicians, Vendors and ExhibitsRegional Food Specialties - Taste the "Piney Vittles" we're famous for! Appearances by Smokey the Bear & the Jersey Devil! Canoe Rentals on the scenic Wells Mills Lake. Children's Games. 609-971-1593 10-4pm. Alberthall.org

Oct. 18 & 19 - ChatsworthChatsworth Cranberry FestivalCelebration of New Jersey's cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Culture. The main attraction is the diverse show-ing of many artists & craftsmen, some of which will also be demonstrating their crafts as well as displaying them for sale. Admission free. 609-726-9237 ww.cranfest.org

Oct. 18-19 - Atlantic CityAtlantique City Antique FairDealers cover the Atlantic City Convention Center with 18th, 19th and early 20th century period antiques and fine arts Antique and vintage toy dealers bring cast iron, dolls, tin windup, vintage robots, cars, Victorian, paper, Baby Boomer era. Circus memorabilia, coin-operated machines, the macabre, advertising, medical and scientific technology, clocks and rugs. 800-526-2724. Atlantiquecity.com

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The school of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) is estimated to consist of 12 to 15 animals ranging from adults to young calves. The only immediate threat to the dolphins is injury or harassment by onlookers getting too close. All Marine Mammals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The MMPA prohibits the “taking’ of marine mammals. The term “take” means to harass, hunt, capture, kill, or feed, or attempt any of these activities. Northeast regional guidelines for

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Expected increase in summer boat traffic has raised some additional concerns for the safety of the dolphins. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center will be convening with officials from the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, United States Coast Guard, New Jersey Conservation Officers, NJ State Police Marine Unit, and other marine mammal specialists from along the east coast to discuss possible recovery plans for the dolphins.

To report an injured or stranded marine mammal or sea turtle, or to report marine mammal harassment, contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Center’s 24 hour emergency phone number at 609-266-0538. — Marine Mammal Stranding Center


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Pirate stuff, art, sea glass, jewelry, hermit crabs & more! Talk like a Pirate Day at Things A Drift is Sept. 19 — miss the

date and you walk the plank! From a giant clam, the largest in the U.S., to the tiniest murex shell, you will have nature at your fin-gertips. Interior/exterior nautical design is also a big part of their

business, specializing in the beach cottage look. Original art, limited edition prints, shells, coral and driftwood all blend well for the best seashore home. Reading room with books by local shore authors. Large selection of hermit crabs that come with adoption certificates, a very important care sheet and most of all, a yearly check up! Also for sale: driftwood, sea glass, pirate booty, jewelry & nautical gifts.

Things A DriftLong Beach Island

Things A Drift • LBI609-361-1668 • 406 Long Beach Blvd.

"Damn ye, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, I'm a better man than all of ye milksops put together" - Blackbeard

Barnegat Lightship at Portby Robert Sakson • Watercolor 34’’ by 27”

Robert Sakson is one of New Jersey’s most ac-

complished watercolorists. Robert is a Fellow of

the American

Watercolor Soci-

ety and the New

Jersey Water-

color Society.

His love for Long

Beach Island

is reflected

in his art, by

portraying lo-

cal landmarks

and historically

significant build-

ings. His work is

available here at

Things A Drift.

And he will be available to sign his art pages in

the book Long Beach Island Rhapsody on Oct. 4,

11-3p.m. Other artists from the book will also be

here for book signings the same day.

Winterizing your Hermit Crabs“September is an important time for your hermit

crab check-up. If they have a bacteria or a mold

situation, it needs to be treated. In the fall the

temperature fluctuate; make sure your hermit

is not near an open window at night. Sudden

changes in temperature will cause stress and

there legs could fall off! Always feed a balanced

diet that will help prep it for molting. Corn on

the cob, chicken, pizza, all equal a well-rounded

diet, and sea salt makes for a healthy winter.

After 35 years of caring for hermit crabs there is

nothing I haven’t experienced. Feel free to call

with any questions!” — Cheryl, Things A Drift owner

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Pirate stuff, art, sea glass, jewelry, hermit crabs & more! Talk like a Pirate Day at Things A Drift is Sept. 19 — miss the

date and you walk the plank! From a giant clam, the largest in the U.S., to the tiniest murex shell, you will have nature at your fin-gertips. Interior/exterior nautical design is also a big part of their

business, specializing in the beach cottage look. Original art, limited edition prints, shells, coral and driftwood all blend well for the best seashore home. Reading room with books by local shore authors. Large selection of hermit crabs that come with adoption certificates, a very important care sheet and most of all, a yearly check up! Also for sale: driftwood, sea glass, pirate booty, jewelry & nautical gifts.

Things A DriftLong Beach Island

Things A Drift • LBI609-361-1668 • 406 Long Beach Blvd.

"Damn ye, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, I'm a better man than all of ye milksops put together" - Blackbeard

Barnegat Lightship at Portby Robert Sakson • Watercolor 34’’ by 27”

Robert Sakson is one of New Jersey’s most ac-

complished watercolorists. Robert is a Fellow of

the American

Watercolor Soci-

ety and the New

Jersey Water-

color Society.

His love for Long

Beach Island

is reflected

in his art, by

portraying lo-

cal landmarks

and historically

significant build-

ings. His work is

available here at

Things A Drift.

And he will be available to sign his art pages in

the book Long Beach Island Rhapsody on Oct. 4,

11-3p.m. Other artists from the book will also be

here for book signings the same day.

Winterizing your Hermit Crabs“September is an important time for your hermit

crab check-up. If they have a bacteria or a mold

situation, it needs to be treated. In the fall the

temperature fluctuate; make sure your hermit

is not near an open window at night. Sudden

changes in temperature will cause stress and

there legs could fall off! Always feed a balanced

diet that will help prep it for molting. Corn on

the cob, chicken, pizza, all equal a well-rounded

diet, and sea salt makes for a healthy winter.

After 35 years of caring for hermit crabs there is

nothing I haven’t experienced. Feel free to call

with any questions!” — Cheryl, Things A Drift owner

Guest Diver Program at the National Aquarium in Baltimore Guest Diver Program If It's Excitement You Want, Then We Have It! Experience the best diving in Maryland at the National

Aquarium in Baltimore-two 30- minute dives in the Aquarium's most popular exhibits, the Atlantic Coral Reef, and Wings in the Water. An Unforgettable Day of Diving Led by professional dive staff from Atlantic Edge Dive Center, participants will be taught

the basics of Aquarium diving before taking the plunge into our world of rays, sharks, and over 50 species of fish. As you swim among these fascinating creatures, you will also learn the role divers can play in reef conservation and how to be a steward of our precious natural resources. You would have to travel around the globe to experience a day of diving like this, but with this fun-filled course you can have it all right here in your own backyard! Reserve Your Spot Today! Click below to book your dive adventure with the Aquarium and Atlantic Edge Dive Center, or call Atlantic Edge Dive Center at 301-519-9283. $295, two 30-minute dives Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. All participants must be Certified Divers and at least 18 years old. A signed waiver and medical forms are required from each participant. Like all diving environments, the schedule is sub-ject to change, based on health of the animals and your safety. In rare cases, both dives may be con-ducted in the same exhibit. — National Aquarium

Just flip those horseshoe crabs! Our Just flip 'em! program is designed to bring attention to the hundreds of thousands of horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphe-

mus) who die each year from stranding (stuck upside down) during their yearly spawning ritual and to encourage individuals, through a simple act of compassion, to take the time to assist and appreciate these remarkable creatures, who will not survive pub-lic indifference. The idea is simple: when you see a horseshoe crab that is stranded upside down on the beach, just flip them over. It's important not to flip them by their tail, however. Even though it looks scary, the tail is very delicate and can be easily dam-aged. The best way to turn them over is by the edge of their shell. No need to be cautious; the horseshoe crab doesn't bite or sting and it's claws are very gentle and won't hurt you. The evolution of the horseshoe crab extends back far before the dawn of human civiliza-tion, before the dinosaurs, before flowering plants... back to the era in our planet's history when visible life first appeared. Horshoe Crab factoids: 1) They are called a “living fossil” and the “ancient mariner” because they have barely evolved over the last 350 to 400 million years 2) They can go an entire year without eating. 3) They are not crabs! They are more closely related to spiders. 4) Their tail is used to right themselves when they are on their backs. 5) Their blood, which is blue in color, is used by pharmaceutical manufacturers to test for toxins in human medicines. — Horseshoecrab.org & NOAA

Ocean City & Wildwood reef balls in place Nearly 500 prefabricated reef ball units are now deployed on the Ocean City and the Wildwood reefs as part of the NJ DEP

Division of Fish and Wildlife's Artificial Reef Program. The goal of the Artificial Reef Program is to provide habitat for structure dependent fishes, create fishing grounds for fishermen and create attrac-tions for divers. The designed habitats, similar to small igloos in style, are constructed at the Southern State Correctional Facility, located in Cumberland County. Transportation from the prison to the reef sites was provided by North Star Sea Tow. Fabrication and transportation of the hab-itats to the reefs are funded through Federal Aid to Sportfish Restoration, which are acquired through a federal excise tax on sporting equipment, as well as donations from private individuals and fishing clubs. Three loca-tions on the OC reef and four locations on the WW reef were chosen for the reef ball deployments. The reef balls are dispersed around each location making them ideal spots for drift fishing. The Southern State Correctional Facility has begun building reef balls for deployment during 2008 with a total of 500 reef balls targeted for the summer - approximately 140 have already been made. Currently, reef sites selected to receive the next round of reef balls are Great Egg and Little Egg. — NJDEP

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MarineMammal StrandingCenter.orgHelping whales, dol-phins, seals and sea turtles since 1978.

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Keyport Ghost ToursLocal history &

Keyport legends on guided street tours. Keyportghosttours.com. Check website

The Friends of Belmar Harbor

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Jersey Shore Properties & Summer Rental Properties on Long Beach Island

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