Jacques Cousteau Reserve

State

New Jersey

State Partner

New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University

Acres

116,116

Est. Date

1997

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Marsh Resilience Study

Volunteer

Contact

Michael P. De Luca
Manager

The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve consists of 116,116 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.

Stories from the Reserve

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The Next 30 Years of Sea Level Rise

Looking for a last minute stocking-stuffer? The 2022 Sea Level Rise Technical Report is packed

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Seeing is Believing in New Jersey

New Jersey residents can now get a firsthand look at climate change impacts at one

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Making Way for Wetlands

Wetlands around the country are increasingly threatened by rising seas, stronger storms, more extreme precipitation,

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