Jacques Cousteau Reserve, New Jersey
State
New Jersey
State Partner
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University
Acres
114,884
Est. Date
1997
The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve consists of just under 115,000 acres of pinelands, coastal plains, and barrier islands. It is home to many diverse species, including wading birds, waterfowl, raptors, songbirds, blue crabs, hard clams, bluefish, summer flounder, and more than 90 species of fish. Reserve staff prioritize research, outreach, and education to protect and restore ecosystems and preserve the future of New Jersey’s coasts.
Explore the impact of Jacques Cousteau Reserve’s educational program in 2019, including their interpretive boat tours and field station open house.
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This reserve currently does not have a formal friends organization. Please stay tuned for more information.
Did You Know…
The Jacques Cousteau Reserve uses an autonomous underwater vehicle to track fish—the first time this technology has been used for this purpose.
Latest News from the Jacques Cousteau Reserve
Talk NERRdy to Me: Mike De Luca
This month, NERRA’s correspondent-at-large Nik Charov interviewed Mike De Luca, manager at the Jacques Cousteau Reserve in New Jersey. A young rising star in marine science, Mike discussed the Jersey Shore, NERRA lore, and why he ever left the Caribbean.
Advancing Diversity in Marine Sciences
The inspiration for a new internship program at New Jersey’s Jacques Cousteau Reserve was simple: diversity in science is better for everybody. Creating equal access is important for advancing equality and science is stronger when everybody contributes.
New Jersey Scientists Bite Back
New Jerseyans aren’t the only ones who enjoy summer days at the beach. Mosquitos are a longstanding nuisance, annoying sunbathers and swimmers. With climate change, the problem is just getting worse.