Sea creatures were on display at the inaugural Coast Day held at Stockton Atlantic City campus in 2018.

ATLANTIC CITY – Learn about the beauty and wonder of New Jersey’s coastal zones and ecosystems at Stockton University’s second annual Coast Day being held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Stockton University Academic Center, 3711 Atlantic Ave.

This free, family-friendly event will feature interactive exhibits, art, and lectures by local experts. Stockton faculty, staff and students will also be on-site showcasing current and former coastal research projects. It is a must-experience event for anyone concerned about the marine environment. WAYV Radio will be broadcasting on site in the morning.

The Coast Day program schedule includes:

10:30 – 11 a.m. – “Marine Science Research at Stockton” with Mark Sullivan, associate professor of marine science

11-11:30 a.m. – “Clamdigger’s Trade: Pine Barrens Employments in Support of Sea-Coast Activities” with Mark Demitroff, adjunct faculty and affiliate of South Jersey Culture and History Center

11:30-12 p.m. – “Art/Science Collaborations that Did Not Drive Us Mad” with Mariana Smith, associate professor of art

12-12:30 p.m. – “Beaches and Buildings Tour of A.C.” with Levi Fox, adjunct faculty, and special guest Enoch “Nucky” Johnson

1-1:30 p.m. – Stockton Poll on Climate Change and Coastal Issues hosted by John Froonjian, interim executive director of the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton.

1:30-2 p.m. – “What Happens to a Beach During a Storm?” with Kim McKenna, Stockton Coastal Research Center senior project manager and director of sponsored programs.

2-2:30 p.m. – “Paddle for the Edge: Using Citizen Science to Monitor Shorelines” with Emily Pirl of the Barnegat Bay Partnership

2:30-3 p.m. – Art contest winners announced

For information, including directions and parking, visit the Coast Day webpage at stockton.edu/coastday.

Reported by Kat H. Wentzell

Enjoy a photo gallery from last year’s event.

 

 

 

 


Nanette LoBiondo Galloway

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