The Delaware Bay

In the most developed state in the nation, along the southern shoreline at the mouth of the Delaware River, lays a vast expanse of productive farms, forest, waters and salt-marsh. The views are world class, and the wildlife is something many take for granted. However, it is a system under strain as well. Human development, past and present, has taken its toll, and the effects of climate change are easy to see. This page of the site attempts to bring to light this incredible ecosystem, culture and the communities that make it whole.

(Above)Here is a PDF of an article I wrote about the relationship between migratory birds and horseshoe crabs!

Horseshoe Crabs

25 Jan 2026 17:51

Although there may officially be no mascot for the Delaware Bay, a perfect, arguably the best, candidate for this position would be the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab. These ancient creatures exit the waters of the Delaware Bay every year in mind-boggling numbers to breed at their highest concentration anywhere in the world. That's right, despite having a range from Maine to Mexico, the Delaware Bay is home to the largest concentration of these creatures in the world. Despite this, their population is a fraction of what it used to be. Not only have we noticed this decline, but the ecological recipients of their services have felt this blow as well.

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Shaws Mill Pond and It’s Surrounding Habitat

20 Jan 2026 21:13

I thought I would write an article on one of my favorite spots in Down Jersey, Shaws Mill Pond. A 28 acre pond, or maybe lake, popular for fishing and “boating”. Surrounding the pond is some of NJs rarest types of habitat as well. Let's settle that first, what is Shaws Mill Pond?

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