Chances are you’ve looked at maps of New Jersey hundreds of times. But take a good look again on your GPS or a fold-out map relic. It’s called Ocean County, but notice how much bay we have.
The Barnegat Bay, Manahawkin Bay and Little Egg Harbor Bay, which many collectively call Barnegat Bay, comprise a uniquely large estuary for New Jersey, or really anywhere on the East Coast. Often the best way to experience the landscapes, wildlife and commerce on these waterways is by boat.
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