Beaches from Cape May County to Monmouth County are among a list of New Jersey's 10 worst for having the highest levels of bacteria, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
A distinctive sound of summer at the Jersey shore -- the roar of a low-flying helicopter above the surf as it looked for pollution -- won't be heard anymore.
Even though snow is still hanging around, beach season isn't too far away, and Jersey Shore communities are thinking of ways to attract visitors to each individual stretch of sand.