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Category: Biology

A tagged kestrel in Harmony Township, N.J., held by John Smallwood, biology professor

The Mystery of the Vanishing Kestrels: What’s Happening to This Flashy Falcon?

The number of American kestrels has dropped sharply. That goes against the trend for birds of prey, broadly seen as a conservation bright spot

clinging jellyfish in jar

Clinging Jellyfish Make Their Return to the Jersey Shore

Dr. Paul Bologna, Professor of Biology, has spoken with multiple news sources to inform and prepare people of the species’ return to NJ shores

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What Is Causing the Perplexing Decline of the American Kestrel?

Dr. John Smallwood spoke with ReportWire about the raptor species

Group Fitness Yoga class

Can I work out while sick or with allergies?

Dr. Sandra Adams, a Professor in the Biology department speaks with NJ Advance Media

Dr. Sandra Adams in one of her lab classes

Biology Professor is I CAN STEM New Jersey Role Model for February 2023

Dr. Sandra Adams has been named the role model for I CAN STEM this month

Dr. Adams with instructors at University of Graz

Professor teaches future biology teachers in Graz

Dr. Sandra Adams, Professor in the Biology department, taught bachelor’s and master’s students in the biology teaching profession, focusing on the essential aspects of virology and teaching these topics in secondary schools

Dr Carlos Molina and 2022 IRES students group photo on sculpture

Discoveries in Japan

Students conduct research with renowned Japanese labs under the guidance of two Montclair professors

Dr. Bologna and students eelgrass project in Barnegat Bay

College Students Work to Restore Protective Eelgrass Off NJ Shore

Dr. Bologna and his students went into the waters of Barnegat Bay Thursday for an eelgrass restoration project.

mauve jellyfish spotted at NJ Beaches story on Fox Weather

Dangerous Jellyfish spotted on New Jersey beaches

Dr. Paul Bologna discusses the Rare Mauve jellyfish that’s been spotted at NJ beaches whose stings could cause very painful reactions.

NBC4NY Studying the Dangers of Clinging Jellyfish

Studying the Dangers of Clinging Jellyfish in NJ Waters

Jen Maxfield from NBC4 NY visited Dr. Paul Bologna’s lab to learn more about these invasive creatures

Dr. Claudio Fernandez with Mayor Richard Turner receiving his induction plaque

Biology Alum Inducted into Weehawken Academic Hall of Fame

Claudio M. Fernandez D.O., FACOI , M.S. ’04, ’06 was inducted on June 14 into his High School’s Hall of Fame

An abandoned boat is washed ashore on Bay View Avenue near 24th Avenue in Seaside Park

Hoboken cleanup spells the end of abandoned boats

Dr. Paul Bologna, Professor, Biology, speaks with Ted Goldberg from NJ Spotlight News regarding boat debris