Sand dollars are pretty rare here at the Jersey Shore, but one Monmouth County beach, you might be lucky to find one or two.
The sand dollar is a really spectacular find if you re a beachcomber, or a sheller, as I call it. Sand dollars are often referred to as sand cakes, cake urchins or sea cookies.
They are absolutely beautiful and did you know that when you break one open, you can see doves? I had no idea about this until my friend told me about this. She goes shelling all the time on Florida beach and finds sand dollars every day.
Long Branch, Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright get new sand December 11, 2020, by Eldin Ganic
New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. yesterday announced the completion of beach replenishment projects in Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach and Long Branch.
Under the beach-fill program, a total of 2.8 million cubic yards of sand was placed on beaches along the three towns.
Pallone announced the beginning of these projects in September – the work began on October 1 and was completed on November 26.
These projects complement the beach replenishment projects Pallone announced last year and were completed last summer.
“I’m proud to announce that we have just completed another beach replenishment project. These projects will go a long way to ensuring our coastline remains resilient and enjoyable for years to come,”