Ecotourism focuses on activities that have low or no
impact on the environment, helps educate participants
and encourages them to be proactive about protecting
our natural resources. Heightened environmental
awareness and the growing trend to “go green” have
more and more shore residents and visitors looking for
new recreation and vacation experiences that embrace
ecotourism.
Home to habitats that range from sandy beaches to
dynamic salt marshes to dense forests, Ocean County
offers opportunities for everyone to enjoy unique
eco-experiences to learn more about aquaculture,
marine biology and commercial fishing. These can
involve birding, hiking, biking, fishing, whale watching,
visiting exhibits and dozens of other activities that take
people beyond the beaten beach path. With 44 miles of
Atlantic Ocean coastline and 120 maritime-rich square
miles that include Barnegat Bay and the northernmost
entry point of the famous Pine Barrens, Ocean County
is a natural choice for exploring more of the shore.
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Parks and Reserves
Ocean County offers access to acres of natural
recreational destinations that provide eco-friendly
opportunities for outdoor adventure. Municipal parks,
interpretive trails, national reserves, local preserves,
boardwalk biking and walking paths along the
oceans and bays—the options are endless.
Ecotourism on the Go
Today’s mobile technology offers travelers a virtual world of
information and apps at the click of a button while on-the-go.
These websites can help pave the way for visitors to access
directions, details and other information when they’re on the road
exploring Ocean County.
nature.org | njaudubon.org | nps.gov
oceancountytourism.com | visitlbiregion.com | visitnj.org
Ecotourism in
Ocean County
Photo by Jenifer Rutherford
/www.sparkexploreocean.com
/nature.org
/njaudubon.org
/nps.gov
/oceancountytourism.com
/visitlbiregion.com
/visitnj.org
