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Mid-Atlantic osprey breeding crisis

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Stockton University study finds 85% loss of South Jersey osprey chicks

Ospreys in the Mid-Atlantic region are experiencing a breeding crisis linked to a shortage of menhaden (bunker) fish. In early September, reports from New Jersey indicated that the 2025 mating season saw a 57% nest failu

New Jersey “Skip the Stuff” utensil ban

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: New Jersey implements request-only mandate for disposable utensils

Effective August 1, 2026, New Jersey’s “Skip the Stuff” law prohibits restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and cafeterias from automatically providing single-use plastic forks, knives, spoons, straws, chopsticks, napkins, or

New Jersey beach cleanliness and water quality issues

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Manasquan Beach closed after dozens of syringes wash ashore

A study by Just Bottle identified Keansburg Beach as the filthiest beach in New Jersey based on TripAdvisor reviews mentioning litter and cleanliness issues. Gunnison Beach and Wildwood Beach were also noted for frequent