NOAA has been studying unusual mortality events of 174 humpbacks along the entire U.S. East Coast since Jan. 2016,which pre-dates offshore wind activities in the region. Almost half of those #'s are boat related either tangled or hit.

I somewhat agree with you regarding the population increase. But also the # of people who own boats now too greatly increased in the last 10 years. People fish/pull boats right up on them for sm fame.

Ocean County has 1 Code Blue shelter, Toms River, Just Believe Inc. They work with the surrounding to communities to get folks to a safe, warm place often with a meal.

If you want to help an organization that is truly committed to helping the community this is the place. Around this time last year they were collecting coats for men (the greatest need) and other items. They take donations of $ and time (volunteer) also.