Beaches, Bays, and Barrens: A Natural History of the Jersey Shore

By: Eric G. Bolen

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Synopsis: The Jersey Shore attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn to its sandy beaches. Yet New Jersey’s coastline contains a richer array of biodiverse habitats than most tourists realize, from seagrass meadows to salt marshes to cranberry bogs. Beaches, Bays, and Barrens introduces readers to the natural wonders of the Jersey Shore, revealing its unique ecology and fascinating history. The journey begins with the contributions and discoveries of early naturalists who visited the region and an overview of endangered species and natural history, followed by chapters that explore different facets of the shore’s environments. These start with sandy beaches and dunes and culminate in the engaging Pine Barrens, the vital watershed for much of the state’s varied coastline. Along the way, readers will also learn about whaling, decoy carvers, an extinct duck, and the cultivation of wild blueberries. Including over seventy color photographs, the book also features twenty-three infoboxes that go deep into areas of ecological or historical interest, such as the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge or the Jaws-like shark attacks of 1916. From Cape May to Sandy Hook, biologist Eric G. Bolen takes you on a guided tour of the Jersey Shore’s rich ecological heritage.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 306 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781978836181
Related ISBNs:: 9781978836211, 9781978836198
Publisher:: Rutgers University Press
Date of Addition:: 05/17/24
Copyrighted By:: Eric G. Bolen
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Travel, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:: Eleventh grade
Reading Age:: 16 and up
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.