The greatest dangers to Barnegat Bay are often the ones you cannot see. Beneath the surface lies a heavy graveyard of underwater debris: submerged tires, jagged concrete blocks, and shattered construction remnants left behind by powerful coastal storms. For local boaters and jet skiers, these hidden obstacles create a treacherous Read more…
An act-on-science coalition focused on creating a scientifically monitored, highly repeatable, and readily implementable approach to reducing the bay nettle jellyfish population in Barnegat Bay.
Abandoned Crab Pot Removal is only performed during the off-season winter months when crabbing is not permitted in New Jersey. BDT’s objective is to retrieve lost or discarded crab traps, so that they do not perform ghost fishing (continue to trap crabs and other species), nor harm seagrass habitats, nor Read more…
BTUSAR is passionate about the International Submarine Races, sponsored by the Foundation for Underwater Research & Education (FURE), where Squad 86 runs the event above and below water. One key role that we play – our safety divers protect competitors, ensuring that they and their equipment are safely extracted from Read more…