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A new study reveals that intensifying marine heatwaves are driving the loss of kelp forests at their warm range edges on both sides of the North Atlantic.

Alorah Bliese, a Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences MS student, won the award at the 6th International Jellyfish Conference in South Africa.

Dr. Dena Restaino talks about the discovery of small, dangerous clinging jellyfish in a North Wildwood pond.

Montclair State alumnus to serve country with dream EPA job

Dr. Paul Bologna, Biology, along with students from his lab, have gone to the shore in search of clinging jellyfish.

The NJDEP designated $300,000 to the University for restoration and enhancement of submerged aquatic vegetation in the bay.

CBS features Dr. Paul Bologna, Director of the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences Program, as the clinging jellyfish issue continues in NJ waters.

Erika Bernal was awarded her fellowship to further her research on microplastics and oyster filtering.

Lauren O’Neil and Dr. Amy Ferdinand are conducting a study at a pond located in Byram Township in Sussex County, where Lauren is studying the biology of a species of freshwater clam.

University partners with Department of Environmental Protection to study tiny, toxic stingers

As the beach season commences learn how you can help in controlling the jellyfish population. Article features insights from Dr. Paul Bologna, Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences

Senators announce legislative effort to prohibit seismic offshore fossil fuel exploration in N.J.