http://www.bayshorewatershed.org/bw/Who%20We%20Are/Watershed%20News/SOS%3A%20Jersey%20Shore%20and%20Ocean%20Ecosystems%20Need%20a%20Lifeboat Recently the bi-partisan Joint Ocean Commission released a report card grading the federal and state governments on their efforts to protect ocean and coastal ecosystems. Ten states earned an overall score of A-. Sadly, New Jersey was not among them. Healthy coastal waters and wetlands play a vital role in New Jersey's economy, environment, and culture. More must be done to earn a passing grade next year. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:37:17 EDT