BACKGROUND: Overlooking the Barnegat Inlet, Barnegat Lighthouse stands guard at the northern end of Long Beach Island. The lighthouse began operations in 1859, and the beacon atop the 172-foot-tall ...

Sand from a $1.86 million dredging and beach replenishment project has collapsed around the jetty at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, creating massive holes in the beach and forcing officials to close ...

A dangerous situation has surfaced at a Jersey Shore destination, with large holes opening up on part of the beach in the shadow of a beloved lighthouse. First responders are sounding the alarm ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BARNEGAT - A body was recovered in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. Around 1:50 p.m., ...

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine is investigating the remains of a deceased Fin whale that washed up on the beach in Barnegat Light.

Hurricane Erin swept away the mast of the Sea King, a trawler wrecked off Barnegat Light in 1963. The mast had been a visible landmark on the beach for decades. BARNEGAT LIGHT -- Hurricane Erin ...

The injury, a puncture wound, is suspected to be caused by a needlefish or houndfish. Editor's Note: Asbury Park Press staff writers produce a lot of great work. Every reporter is picking their ...