Research Seeks to Learn Why Oysters

Aren't Sticking Around Reef Blocks

When oysters are in the market for a home, do they prefer new construction or resales? An experimental research project at Sandy Hook aims to find out.

NJDEP Partners Look Forward to Resilience Projects Following $72M NOAA Grant Announcement

The Building a Climate Ready NJ initiative will fund critical climate resilience projects by the UCI and several other partners throughout the state.

Waves of Creativity

Monmouth Magazine profiles Associate Professor of Art & Design Kimberly Callas and her “Ocean Bodies” series of works. Inspired by her time as an artist-in-residence at the UCI, “Ocean Bodies” includes more than 40 pieces, with images and symbols of water and whales, boats and nets, the horizon line and the human body.

Environmental Justice and Social Work Researcher Rachel Forbes Joins Urban Coast Institute

Forbes, a 2011 graduate of the Monmouth University School of Social Work MSW program, will support the UCI’s NOAA-funded work to provide coastal resilience planning support for EJ communities in New Jersey.

Amanda Boddy Expands Urban Coast Institute’s Coastal Resilience, Oyster Research Capacity

As UCI marine biology technician, Boddy will contribute to projects including the installation and monitoring of artificial reefs along Naval Weapons Station Earle’s shores and research on how fouling on oyster castles impacts their capability to recruit larvae.

Four from UCI Named to N.J. Coastal Resilience Collaborative Leadership

The NJCRC recently reorganized with a new leadership structure that includes UCI staff members Meredith Comi, Tom Herrington, Tony MacDonald, and Karl Vilacoba.

MacDonald Attends 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference Preparatory Meeting

July discussions in New York City centered on conference to support the implementation of a U.N. goal to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.

Regional Interest: Rebuild by Design Releases New Jersey Atlas of Disaster

Report highlights 13 major federal climate disasters in the state since 2011 and calls for proactive investments in climate infrastructure to protect our communities.

MacDonald to Chair Monmouth Conservation Foundation Educational Outreach Committee

UCI director will work with committee members and MCF staff to help guide the development of an education and outreach plan to reach Monmouth County residents of all ages.

Jobs at Monmouth

Vessel Captain & Operations Manager

The School of Science seeks a captain to operate and maintain Monmouth's vessel fleet and support the efforts of the Marine Environmental Biology and Policy program, UCI and other University constituencies and partners.

Environmental DNA / Marine Fisheries Senior Scientist

The Biology Department is seeking applications for an environmental DNA/marine fisheries senior scientist to work as part of a growing team within the research labs of Dunton and Adolf on eDNA and acoustic telemetry monitoring of various offshore wind development areas.

Upcoming Events

August 16

For K-12 Teachers: Experiential Learning Aboard the R/V Heidi Lynn Sculthorpe

Atlantic Highlands

Cruise Sandy Hook Bay aboard Monmouth’s 49-foot vessel and learn to use marine science equipment, collect data on climate change in our area, and create learning opportunities for your students. See the Monmouth University Climate Change Learning Collaborative page for full listing of free upcoming professional development sessions for N.J. teachers.

October 1-3

The Mid-Atlantic Ocean

Conservation Symposium

Monmouth University

Free and public event hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean will feature interactive discussions, expert presentations and field tours exploring the state of ocean conservation in the region. Proposals are being accepted for poster presentations (student and professional) and student lightning talks.

Get Dry with the UCI

Visit our online store for beach towels, t-shirts, and caps featuring our New Jersey marine life logo. Our tees are made partially with recycled bottles/plastics, available in Navy/white logo and grey/color logo. Proceeds support the UCI.

MISSION: The Urban Coast Institute's mission is to serve Monmouth University and the public as a forum for research, education and collaboration in the development and implementation of science-based policies and programs that support stewardship of healthy, productive and resilient coastal ecosystems and communities.

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