Tony MacDonald

While there are things that have gone and are going well or better for the Jersey Shore environment and coastline, there are still some challenges ahead to improve the way of living for us and marine life, and so much more.

Nearly two-thirds of New Jerseyans back a ban on plastic bags, though support drops when asked about the details. A slim majority would ban plastic straws.

An unprecedented collaboration of environmental, commercial, industrial and political minds are coming together to map out how to use the ocean constructively tonight at Monmouth University and on the 22nd on Long Beach Island and screen a documentary on the subject then discuss possible solutions.

The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute (U.C.I.) invites you to Wednesday's 12th annual 'Future of the Ocean Symposium' where they'll be discussing what actions the Trump administration and Congress need to tackle regarding the health of the ocean and coast, among other issues.