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A Pennsylvania family vacationing in New Jersey uncovered a rare, fossilized megalodon shark tooth on a Sea Isle City beach this week. Michael Bowers and his eleven-year-old son, Bo, made the discovery while exploring a rock jetty near Townsends Inlet. After Bowers couldn’t fit his hand into a narrow opening between the rocks, his son… The post Rare Megalodon Tooth Discovered on New Jersey Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wetlands Institute in Cape May County will close its doors on September 7th to begin a major renovation aimed at combating rising sea levels. The “Reimagine the Wetlands” initiative will elevate the Salt Marsh Trail and revitalize the surrounding campus to better withstand increased flooding and environmental threats. The facility will maintain its regular… The post Wetlands Institute to Close for Major Coastal Resilience Project appeared first on Coast News Today.

A new 30,000-square-foot industrial facility is taking shape in Egg Harbor Township, aiming to provide flexible workspace for local small businesses and contractors. Real estate firm Doors & Spaces Industrial recently began construction on the project at 108 East Parkway Drive, with doors expected to open in the spring of 2027. Once complete, the modern… The post New Industrial Hub Breaks Ground in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

Authorities are looking for answers after nearly thirty small sharks washed ashore on a Cape May County beach this week. The animals, which officials believe are juvenile dogfish, were discovered along a ten-block stretch of sand in Sea Isle City. Photos of the discovery posted to social media showed at least one shark with a… The post Dozens of Small Sharks Wash Ashore in Sea Isle City appeared first on Coast News Today.

The days of free access at one of the Jersey Shore’s last remaining free beaches could soon be coming to an end. The Upper Township Committee has unanimously introduced an ordinance that would require visitors to purchase beach tags for Strathmere starting next summer. While local officials say the added revenue is needed to offset… The post End of an Era? Strathmere May Soon Require Beach Tags appeared first on Coast News Today.