During the first weekend in August, the Ann Coen Gallery in Surf City will host nationally renowned wildlife photographer Jim Verhagen and his one-of-a-kind fine art and science show.

“An Island Without Us” will showcase LBI’s endangered wildlife using an unconventional blend of storytelling, illustration, essay and photography. By anthropomorphically ascribing human traits to animals, Verhagen explores fresh, bold and sometimes humorous perspectives of individual animals and their families.