Snowlflake ornament on beach and text reading "December 2023 newsletter"

Seasons Greetings from the UCI

We wish you a holiday season as joyful as a day at the beach. May your days be filled with waves of warmth and laughter.


Tony, Tom, Jason, Meredith, Erin, Chris,

Peter, Jay, Jim, Aliya and Karl

Dispatches from Dubai: COP28 Climate Summit Observations from UCI Director Tony MacDonald


Did negotiations at the annual U.N. conference make a difference? How did the oceans play into the discussions? Read Tony's impressions and details from the proceedings.

Student Katie Marshall cleaning a beach in Long Branch

The Tale of the Trash: Love Blue Monmouth Removes Nearly 1,000 Lbs. from Local Beaches


Club President Katie Marshall believes experience of participating in cleanups is making students more conscious of ocean and beach pollution and how their choices could contribute to it.

Aerial view of an estuarine marsh area

UCI to Assist with Four NFWF Coastal Resilience Projects in New Jersey


Staff and students will collaborate with government, NGO and academic entities on efforts in Newark, Ventnor, Long Beach Township, and salt marsh areas around state.

Coastal Lakes Advocates Discuss Flooding,

Funding at Summit


Monmouth University hosted fifth annual gathering Dec. 12 to reflect on the state of a dozen local water bodies and explore strategies for improving them.

Now Hiring: Vessel Captain and Operations Manager


Monmouth University is seeking candidates for a full-time vessel manager/captain position within the School of Science. The position will support efforts of the Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy program, the UCI, and other University constituencies and partners.

R/V Heidi Lynn Sculthorpe

National Academies Seeks Input on Inclusive and Equitable Ocean Workshop


Monmouth University is seeking candidates for a full-time vessel manager/captain position within the School of Science. The position will support efforts of the Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy program, the UCI, and other University constituencies and partners.

A logo with text reading "An Inclusive and Equitable Ocean: A Workshop"

Upcoming Events

January 12

New Jersey Academic Alliance for Offshore Wind Energy Symposium

Rutgers University


Free event to assemble New Jersey academic institutions to discuss their expertise, programs, and projects in offshore wind energy education, research, community engagement, and workforce development.

Breaking wave

January 23 | 7 p.m.

Fighting Climate Change at Home: Homegrown National Park

Monmouth University Pollak Theatre


Best-selling author Doug Tallamy to speak on how you can fight climate change, boost resiliency and create beauty in your own backyard or balcony. Free, registration required.

February 21 | 6:30 p.m.

As You Sow: Invest Your Values

Monmouth University Edison Hall 201 and Zoom


A presentation on how to harness shareholder power to protect human rights and the environment. Part of Monmouth's 2024 Climate Crisis Teach-In series.

For Students & Recent Grads

UCI Marine and Environmental Internships, Research and Job Opportunities Listings


Visit our page on the MyMU Portal for latest listings (Monmouth sign-in credentials required). Employers interested in posting may send info to uci@monmouth.edu.

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A Season of Giving


As you make your end-of-year giving choices, please consider a one-time or recurring gift to the Urban Coast Institute. Your donation will support the kinds of Monmouth University student opportunities and impactful work and projects featured in this newsletter.

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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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