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The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute, supporting healthy coastal ecosystems and sustainable communities through the best available science and public policy. Visit us at https://www.monmouth.edu/uci
We hope your day is stuffed with joy. Happy Thanksgiving from the Urban Coast Institute!
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tomorrow at 11: Join the UCI's Jay Odell and @kvilacoba.bsky.social for a tour of the @marcoportal.bsky.social's #fishing maps. Come find out what's new and in the works: portal.midatlanticocean.org/calendar/nov...
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The #MonmouthUniversity Department of Political Science and Sociology and the UCI will co-host “Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal and its Potential Role in U.S. #Climate Policy” with Dr. Wil Burns on Oct. 22. More info: www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/10/...
October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
On Oct. 21, the #MonmouthUniversity Kislak Real Estate Institute will present "The Opportunities and Challenges of Sustainable Development along New Jersey’s Coast." The event is free to attend, but registration is required. ℹ️ Details: www.monmouth.edu/kislak/the-s...
October 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Wednesday's edition of Monmouth University's Climate Crisis Teach-In series will feature a talk by the UCI's Rachel Forbes titled "Climate Change & Mental Health: Fostering Hope and Connection." To register or learn about other upcoming Teach-In events, visit www.monmouth.edu/school-of-sc...
October 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Yesterday New Jersey issued a drought watch urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water as a result of prolonged below-average precipitation. You can help save water this fall with 10 simple steps in this graphic. Learn more about water supply conditions at: dep.nj.gov/drought/
October 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A call for collaborators is also open through Sept. 30: vepimg.b8cdn.com/uploads/vjfn....
September 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The UCI is a partner in organizing a #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion that opens Nov. 3. The Pavilion is dedicated to raising the visibility of the ocean and showcasing why it matters in climate negotiations and to all life on our planet. 🌊 Register for free at: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Take a look back at some of the major milestones, accomplishments and signature events of the UCI's first 20 years in our new retrospective report. 🔗 View it in digital flipbook and PDF formats at www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/09/...
September 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Join the UCI for a beach sweep in #AsburyPark on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 6-8 p.m. Help us prevent plastics and litter from entering our ocean while connecting with fellow beach lovers at the Jersey Shore!

🚮 Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/oceanic-gl...
August 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
New Jersey residents ages 18-29 to take part in study of how #climatechange is affecting mental health and wellbeing. Those who complete the 10-minute survey will be eligible for up to $1,000 in Visa gift cards.

📥Take the survey: qualtrics.sacredheart.edu/jfe/form/SV_...
July 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Speaker and poster abstracts will be accepted through Monday for the 2025 Global Understanding Convention, to be held at #MonmouthU in November.

🌎 Learn more and submit your proposal at: www.monmouth.edu/igu/global-u...
June 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor all who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸
May 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"Let us value its common utility in food security, its humble work in climate regulation, fight against pollution to restore its precious beauty, and make a commitment not to violate its purity, leaving it as a legacy to future generations."

~Pope Francis on the Oceans 🌊

#EarthDay #EarthDay2025
April 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🌊 Join the UCI, Global Ocean Forum and leading experts March 4 to explore the development of a blue economy that sustainably utilizes ocean and coastal resources while emphasizing economic growth, social inclusion and environmental preservation. Details: www.monmouth.edu/uci/2025/02/...
February 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Congratulations to Kimberly Callas on last night’s launch of her “Ocean Bodies” exhibition and kudos to all involved with the spectacular arrangement at #MonmouthU's Ice House Gallery 🐋

The display will be open to the public through March 23. Full details: www.monmouth.edu/mca/event/oc...
February 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
NOAA is seeking an environmental justice fellow to support UCI Associate Director Tom Herrington in coordinating the Building a Climate Ready New Jersey project’s Resilience Project Design Pipeline work.

📨 APPLY NOW: noaa.applytojob.com/apply/pjF7TU...
January 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#MonmouthU, #LongBranch and Urban Verde are seeking a grant for a project that will address challenges with contamination and quality of life issues for EJ residents amidst redevelopment in a flood-prone area along Troutmans Creek.

🙏 Please vote for us (project 631) by Friday at bit.ly/FIC-NJ
January 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM