Marsh islands in the bay are critical pieces of land; not only do they provide habitat for migratory birds, shellfish and terrapins, they mitigate storm impact on developed areas such as Long Beach Island by slowing wave action across open water and reducing erosion. With this understanding, and after witnessing the destruction caused by flooding during Superstorm Sandy, a group came together in 2020 with the dedicated aim to protect these bay islands.
Angela C. Andersen, sustainability director and marine field station manager for Long Beach Township, said the…
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