Sea creatures were on display at the inaugural Coast Day held at Stockton Atlantic City campus in 2018.
ATLANTIC CITY - Learn about the beauty and wonder of New Jersey's coastal zones and ecosystems at Stockton University's second annual Coast Day being held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Stockton University Academic Center, 3711 Atlantic Ave.
This free, family-friendly event will feature interactive exhibits, art, and lectures by local experts. Stockton faculty, staff and students will also be on-site showcasing current and former coastal research projects. It is a must-experience event for anyone concerned about the marine environment. WAYV Radio will be broadcasting on site in the morning.
The Coast Day program schedule includes:
10:30 11 a.m. - Marine Science Research at Stockton with Mark Sullivan, associate professor of marine science
11-11:30 a.m. - Clamdigger's Trade: Pine Barrens Employments in Support of Sea-Coast Activities with Mark Demitroff, adjunct faculty and affiliate of South Jersey Culture and History Center
11:30-12 p.m. - Art/Science Collaborations that Did Not Drive Us Mad with Mariana Smith, associate professor of art
12-12:30 p.m. - Beaches and Buildings Tour of A.C. with Levi Fox, adjunct faculty, and special guest Enoch Nucky Johnson
1-1:30 p.m. - Stockton Poll on Climate Change and Coastal Issues hosted by John Froonjian, interim executive director of the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton.
1:30-2 p.m. - What Happens to a Beach During a Storm? with Kim McKenna, Stockton Coastal Research Center senior project manager and director of sponsored programs.
2-2:30 p.m. - Paddle for the Edge: Using Citizen Science to Monitor Shorelines with Emily Pirl of the Barnegat Bay Partnership
2:30-3 p.m. - Art contest winners announced
For information, including directions and parking, visit the Coast Day webpage at stockton.edu/coastday.
Reported by Kat H. Wentzell
Enjoy a photo gallery from last year's event.
[rl_gallery id="2933"]
