Benson Chiles's Blog

Today the Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute honored Margo Pellegrino at their annual Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon.  I can't think of a more deserving recipient for the "Volunteer of the Year Award."  

Retiring NJ Congressman Jim Saxton of the 6th District, another deserving recipient, was also honored at today's event.  

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Rumor has it that stripers and bluefish are blitzing peanut bunker from Monmouth Beach to Long Branch today.  

Surf caster on Sunday at Monmouth Beach. 

Another surf fisherman enjoying Fall on the shore. 

Surfers too.

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NY/NJ Baykeeper hosted their 12th Annual Clambake on Sandy Hook today in honor of Newark Mayor Cory Booker.  The food was excellent, as was the company. 

Senator Frank Lautenberg and Congressman Rush Holt were on hand to honor Booker and the Baykeeper.  Read more »

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) website said yesterday's beach and water conditions were "good."

Good.  Really? 

This picture was taken yesterday at Monmouth Beach at 2 PM.

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