Jetty Rock Foundation

Jetty Rock Foundation Our mission is to protect our oceans and waterways, and support those who build their lives around them.

The Jetty Rock Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Jetty brand. This charitable organization was formed in June of 2013 as a direct result of Jetty's massive Sandy Relief efforts. The approved 501(C)3 Charitable Organization allows the Jetty brand to continue to be a vehicle for fundraising by using its design, screen printing, and event prowess while providing a formidable channel to get dire

ct aid to those in need. In addition to private donations and grants, events are the major method the Jetty Rock Foundation uses to raise funds. We use the Jetty brand as a marketing vehicle to increase fan, sponsor, and volunteer participation, spread awareness, and keep expenses down. Combining our knack for event planning with some incredible partners, we've been able to raise significant amounts, all in a matter of hours! The money we raise from our fundraising events goes straight to causes that we feel passionate about. From replenishing the oyster supply in our Bay to rebuilding our towns after Hurricane Sandy, we care deeply about helping our community and neighbors thrive.

Registration is now open for the Coquina Jam, Littleneck Jam, and our newest surf contest, the Pineapple Classic! With t...
06/16/2026

Registration is now open for the Coquina Jam, Littleneck Jam, and our newest surf contest, the Pineapple Classic! With the weather and water finally warming up, it’s time to get stoked for the best days of summer.

Mark your calendars for:
🍍 Pineapple Classic - June 27th
🌺 Coquina Jam- July 19th
🐚 Littleneck Jam - August 16th

For more information and to register, visit https://jettyrockfoundation.org/pages/coquina-jam

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating one of nature’s greatest allies, the oyster. Through oyster restoration ef...
06/05/2026

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating one of nature’s greatest allies, the oyster. Through oyster restoration efforts, Jetty Rock Foundation is helping protect our waterways, strengthen coastal ecosystems, and create a healthier future for our communities. Every shell returned, every reef restored, and every supporter involved helps make a lasting impact. Together, we can continue to protect the places we love and build a more sustainable coastline for generations to come.

05/29/2026

We sadly lost an amazing partner and friend to Jetty Rock in early April. Capt. Al Modjeski of American Littoral Society was involved from very beginning of our JRF oyster initiatives and a star in our film, The Oyster Farmers. He will be greatly missed in the restoration world and beyond. We're sending our warmest wishes to his family, friends and colleagues today as they Shellabrate his life.

Thank you Capt. Al.

Ending National Oyster Month with a chat about spat! 🦪 🦪 🦪 Have you heard of the term "spat" or "spat on shell"? That's ...
05/28/2026

Ending National Oyster Month with a chat about spat! 🦪 🦪 🦪

Have you heard of the term "spat" or "spat on shell"? That's the official name for a baby oyster! Once these tiny larvae are ready to stop swimming, they ideally find a hard surface (another oyster shell preferred) to attach themselves for life and begin growing.

By keeping your shells out of the trash through various shell recycling programs and partners, you are providing the base baby oysters need to build the reefs of tomorrow. Through our partnership with the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and local farmers like Laughing Gull Oysters, we are able to plant spat-on-shell onto restoration reefs as part of the ongoing COASTAL Grant Project.

Happy National Oyster month! Lets keep protecting our coast, one shell at a time!

Farm Tour Time! Did you know farms all over the country offer up close and personal tours of their farming operations? T...
05/26/2026

Farm Tour Time!
Did you know farms all over the country offer up close and personal tours of their farming operations? Think brewery tour but you might be knee deep in water and you sample oysters instead of beer. If you want to gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work that goes into growing your favorite oyster find a farm who offers tours and get out on the farm. you wait for the tide to recede to venture out onto the lease to learn and sample. Sometimes low tide is at night!

No Brain? No problem! It’s true... oysters do not have a brain. BUT don’t let that fool you. They are survival experts a...
05/20/2026

No Brain? No problem!
It’s true... oysters do not have a brain. BUT don’t let that fool you. They are survival experts and while they can’t swim away from predators (they are “sessile,” meaning they stay put once they land), they have a heart, stomach, and kidneys.
They also pack a punch for your health! Oysters have the highest naturally occurring levels of Zinc, an essential mineral for your immune system.
Who needs a brain when you’re a nutrient-dense, water-cleaning powerhouse?

For week two of National Oyster Month we are highlighting how oysters are the hardest working shellfish in the bay. A si...
05/15/2026

For week two of National Oyster Month we are highlighting how oysters are the hardest working shellfish in the bay. A single adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water in just 24 hours.
As bivalves (mollusks with two shells), they act as natural water purifiers, removing excess nutrients and keeping our coastal ecosystems crystal clear. This is why Jetty Rock Foundation is so committed to putting recycled shell back in the water! More shell means more habitat for more oysters, more oysters mean cleaner waters for all of us.

Starting National Oyster Month off by reviewing the species you might encounter at your favorite restaurant. Did you kno...
05/08/2026

Starting National Oyster Month off by reviewing the species you might encounter at your favorite restaurant.

Did you know that every oyster you eat, grown from Maine down to the Gulf of Mexico, is the exact same species? While they taste different based on where they're grown (that’s the "merroir"!), they are all Crassostrea Virginica (The Eastern Oyster).

Across the rest of North America, there are 5 species widely grown you're likely to see on raw bar menus:

- Eastern (Our local hero!)
- Pacific
- Kumamoto
- Olympia
- European Flat

No matter the name on the menu, if it's grown on the East Coast, it’s likely a Virginica!

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176 East Bay Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ
08050

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