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Dr. Paul Bologna spoke with ABC Action News regarding the high volume of jellyfish at the shore this season

Jellyfish sightings are up at Jersey Shore this year: experts

Dr. Paul Bologna spoke the ABC6 Action News about the increase in jellyfish at the jersey shore this season

Dr. Meiyin Wu speaking with NJ Spotlight News about harmful algal blooms

Heat, storms spur harmful algal blooms in NJ lakes and reservoirs

Dr. Meiyin Wu spoke with NJ Spotlight News about the recent Cyanobacteria spike that led the state Park Service to ‘retire’ swimming at Spruce Run Recreation Area

Dr. Bologna and students eelgrass project in Barnegat Bay

Mitigating stinging jellyfish at the Jersey Shore

NBC New York spoke with experts including Dr. Paul Bologna, Professor, Biology, regarding stinging jellyfish mitigation at the Jersey Shore

kelp forest

The silent signals of climate change

Dr. Colette Feehan, Associate Professor of Biology, co-authored a cover article published in Science

illustration of tropical cyclone scene

How do storms impact coastal ecosystems?

Dr. Colette Feehan collaborated with Science Journal for Kids to create an open-access, student-friendly version of her publication

mosquito on plant

Why so many insects so late in the year? Warm weather is likely keeping them out longer

Dr. Matthew Aardema speaks with NorthJersey.com discussing the lingering insects this season

Field Geology course in Grand Teton

If You Spend Any Time Outdoors, You’ll Probably Want A Tick Remover On Hand

Dr. Matthew Aardema provided his insights regarding ticks and precautions people can take to protect themselves

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The 6 stinging jellyfish you’ll want to avoid at the Jersey Shore

Dr. Paul Bologna, Professor, Biology, spoke with Asbury Park Press about the various jellies in our area

Uwe Simon leading teacher workshop

Visiting Professor Leads Teacher Workshop

Prof. Uwe K. Simon, in conjunction with PRISM, invited 20 middle and secondary teachers for this event

Bologna Boat on NBC10

Larger numbers of invasive clinging jellyfish turn up in Jersey Shore back bays

Small in size but with a painful sting so potent it could require a trip to the hospital, these jellyfish have turned up mostly in back bays from Monmouth County all the way to Cape May

seaweed under the sea

Be A Weed Eater: Seaweed is a Sustainable Food that Offers a Boatload of Nutrition

Dr. Colette Feehan, Associate Professor, provides insight to seaweed as a food source

PhD student analyzing data with advisor

New BA in Biology Program Beginning Fall 2024