Cape May Point Arts & Science Center Announces 2026 Marine Symposium

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🔬Cape May Point Arts & Science Center Announces 2026 Marine Symposium

 🪶Cape May Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer to Lead June Literary Seminars

🌊Crowds Brave Chilly Weather for Ocean City’s ‘Unlocking of the Ocean’

Cape May Local Scoop Wishes Everyone a Happy and Safe Memorial Day

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

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Cape May Point Arts & Science Center Announces 2026 Marine Symposium

 The Cape May Point Arts & Science Center will host its Third Annual Marine Science Symposium from May 29 through May 31, 2026, bringing together marine researchers, students and environmental professionals for a weekend focused on coastal science and conservation. Held in Cape May Point, the three-day symposium is designed to foster collaboration and provide a platform for sharing research across the Mid-Atlantic marine science community. Undergraduate and graduate students, educators and industry professionals will participate in presentations, networking opportunities and field experiences centered on marine ecosystems and coastal environments. The event opens Friday, May 29, with a welcome reception beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday’s schedule will feature a full day of oral and poster presentations covering topics such as marine mammals, pelagic birds, sea turtles, oysters, invertebrates and coastal communities. The symposium concludes Sunday at noon following a guided dolphin watch led by a marine biologist. Featured keynote speakers include Jessica Aschettino of HDR Inc., Tom Reed of the Cape May Bird Observatory and representatives from Sea Turtle Recovery, Brandi Biehl and Bill Deerr. Organizers say the symposium continues to grow as a regional forum for scientific exchange, offering emerging researchers and established professionals an opportunity to showcase work and build connections within the marine science field. General admission for the full symposium is $125. Discounted registration is available for students, including $75 for college students and $25 for high school students with valid identification at check-in. Patricia Valas serves as the event’s major sponsor, with additional sponsorship opportunities available for organizations and individuals interested in supporting marine science education and research initiatives.

Cape May Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer to Lead June Literary Seminars

 Cape May Poet Laureate Dr. Sylvia Baer will lead two immersive literary seminars this June at Cape May Convention Hall, offering participants an opportunity to explore both poetry and fiction in a classroom-style setting designed for readers of all experience levels. The in-person seminars will take place in the Community Room at Convention Hall, located at 714 Beach Avenue. Each session will focus on a different literary form, guiding attendees through close reading, interpretation, and discussion techniques that deepen understanding and appreciation of literature. One seminar will center on poetry, encouraging participants to examine language, imagery, rhythm, and emotional response through reading and analysis. The second seminar will focus on the novel, exploring literary elements such as theme, symbolism, setting, and character development. Organizers say the programs are intended for anyone interested in literature, whether longtime readers or newcomers looking to strengthen their understanding of literary works. Baer brings more than five decades of teaching and literary experience to the seminars. She has served as a literature professor for 51 years and currently holds the title of Poet Laureate of Cape May. Her career also includes work as a playwright, memoirist, scholar, and translator of Spanish poetry into English. In addition, she is a Yale University Fellow. Baer also shares a longstanding connection with Cape May MAC, the organization devoted to preserving and promoting the city’s history and culture. Her family’s involvement dates back to the organization’s founding years, with her father serving as Cape May MAC’s first president in 1971. The seminars aim to create an engaging environment for thoughtful discussion and literary exploration in one of Cape May’s central cultural venues.

Crowds Brave Chilly Weather for Ocean City’s ‘Unlocking of the Ocean’

Ocean City officially welcomed the unofficial start of summer Friday with its annual “Unlocking of the Ocean” ceremony and Business Persons Plunge, drawing visitors and local business owners to the shore despite chilly and windy conditions. Participants dressed in playful costumes, including mermaids and dinosaurs, marched into the cold Atlantic waters as part of the long-running tradition that signals the beginning of the busy summer tourism season in the popular New Jersey beach town. Cloudy skies, gusty winds, and occasional rain did little to dampen spirits along the boardwalk, where crowds still gathered to enjoy the holiday weekend atmosphere. City officials embraced the weather as part of the tradition, expressing optimism for a strong summer ahead. Mayor Jay Gillian noted that rough Memorial Day weather has often been viewed locally as a sign of a successful tourism season to come. Visitors strolling the boardwalk and beach said the trip offered a welcome getaway, regardless of the forecast. Families traveled from neighboring communities and Pennsylvania suburbs to kick off the holiday weekend, while longtime visitors said the annual tradition remains part of their seasonal routine. Boardwalk businesses, restaurants, and shops also welcomed the turnout, viewing the steady crowds as an encouraging sign heading into the peak summer months. Though temperatures remained cool, the annual plunge and festive atmosphere reinforced Ocean City’s readiness for another busy season at the Jersey Shore.

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 Answer to the May 24th Trivia Question

What historic feature can still be seen at Sunset Beach in Cape May, New Jersey? 

A) The remains of a World War II bunker
B) A Victorian-era carousel
C) The sunken concrete ship S.S. Atlantus
D) The original Congress Hall hotel

Answer: C) The sunken concrete ship S.S. Atlantus

The S.S. Atlantus, a World War I-era concrete ship, sank off the coast of Cape May in 1926 and its remains are still visible from Sunset Beach. This ship was part of an experimental program to create durable concrete ships, but it met its fate during a storm while being used to create a ferry dock. ​

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