July Newsletter



Save the Date: The Future of the Ocean Symposium and Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon

The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute's (UCI) signature annual event returns Oct. 9, with a theme of “Exploring the Wine-Dark Sea – U.S. Ocean Science and Technology: Keys to Prosperity and Security.” In addition to honoring this year's Ocean Champions, we’ll also be celebrating the UCI’s 20th anniversary. Join us as we set sail for our next two decades of service!

Student Analysis of Coastal Lakes Data Finds Promise in Floating Wetlands, Fish Reactions to Water Condition Changes

Monmouth students have begun mining a trove of water quality data collected by the Coastal Lakes Observing Network to make important discoveries about the health of a dozen local lakes and marine life populations within them.

Opinion: New Jersey Turns the Tide with Innovative Coastal Sediment Strategy

UCI Director Tony MacDonald and Barbara Brummer, Ph.D., of the The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey co-wrote this piece on how the state's new Regional Sediment Management Framework is advancing a smart, sustainable approach to protecting our coast.

Beachcomber’s Guide Creation, Invasive Species Modeling Among UCI-Funded Student Summer Research Projects

The UCI approved Heidi Lynn Sculthorpe Scholars grants for four Monmouth students to conduct summer research projects.

Climate Change Learning Collaborative Receives Second State Grant

Monmouth University was awarded a grant for climate education through the Expanding Access to Climate Change and NJ Student Learning Through Climate Change Learning Collaborative Grant. This $300,000 award will fund professional development activities for New Jersey teachers and students.

Heather Korzun Joins UCI as Community Engagement Fellow Focused on Resilience Projects

The UCI welcomes Heather Korzun, who recently joined us as a community engagement fellow supported through NOAA's Coastal Resilience Fellowship Program.

MacDonald Speaks on Panel at 2025 U.N. Oceans Conference

Over 15,000 gathered in Nice, France, to discuss ways to accelerate action to conserve and sustainable use the ocean.

Jacques Contributes Book Chapter on Indigenous Perspectives in Ocean Governance

Rechnitz Family/UCI Endowed Chair in Marine and Environmental Law and Policy Peter Jacques has authored a chapter in a newly published book that advocates for integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into global ocean governance. 

Upcoming Events

Summer Schedule Posted

For N.J. K-12 Teachers: Monmouth Climate Change Learning Collaborative Professional Development Sessions

Browse upcoming opportunities focused on teaching climate change across all grade levels and subject areas.

Aug. 7 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monmouth University School of Science Summer Research Symposium

201 Edison Hall

Featuring poster presentations highlighting research projects conducted by students.

Sept. 11

Coastal Ecological Restoration Technical Workshop

Bordentown

The New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative is accepting abstracts through Aug. 8 for presenters at this full-day workshop.

Oct. 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Future of the Ocean Symposium and Champion of the Ocean Awards

Monmouth University Great Hall

Symposium free and open to public. Ticket required for luncheon honoring Victor Vescovo, Larry Mayer, and Congressman Frank Pallone.

Regional Interest

Opinion: Why U.S. dominance at sea is shrinking

UCI 2023 National Champion of the Ocean Margaret Leinen co-wrote this piece in the Washington Post about the urgency of maintaining federal investment in ocean science.

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