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provide vegetation and habitat for a rich variety of species on which a myriad of birds and other animals depend for sustenance.

The Delaware Bayshore is a unique and internationally recognized ecosystem that is part of the Atlantic Flyway, the migratory route for more than a million shore birds traveling between the Arctic and Equatorial regions. Oysters, blue claw crabs, striped bass and other commercially and ecologically important species live in the rivers, estuaries and bay. The Maurice River is a nationally designated Wild and Scenic River meandering to the Delaware Bay. It still sustains centuries old farming and maritime communities.

Bayshore Discovery Project
The Bayshore Discovery Project is located in Bivalve where the Maurice River meets the Delaware Bay. Here you can visit - and even help sail - a tall ship and take a guided tour of the Delaware Bay Museum. The A.J. Meerwald is a historic Delaware Bay oyster schooner designated as New Jersey's official tall ship. This restored 115 foot vessel is one of hundreds of schooners that were built along South Jersey's Delaware Bayshore before the decline of the shipbuilding industry in the Depression era. Plan your trip for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience helping to sail the ship, while learning about the natural, historic and cultural resources of the Delaware Estuary! However, the Meerwald is often traveling, especially in the summer.

The Delaware Bay Museum is another treasure of the Bayshore Discovery Project that features the abundance of the oyster industry, shipbuilding and reconstruction of the A.J. Meerwald and the natural resources of the estuary. Artifacts and photographs depict the rich resources, history and culture of the Delaware Bay.

Millville
There is much to see and enjoy in historic Millville, which once served as a river port and a mecca for the glassmaking industry because of its abundant silica and sand deposits. Today you can stroll through the Glasstown Center Arts District that is home to artists, private galleries, boutiques and antique stores and art exhibits. There is also a great selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Another must-see destination is Wheaton Village, a restored village with a special emphasis on glass and live glass making demonstrations. The Village offers many special exhibitions, events and educational programs throughout the year.

East Point Lighthouse
The East Point Lighthouse at the mouth of the Maurice River is the last remaining lighthouse on the New Jersey side of the Delaware Bay. The Lighthouse and the surrounding marsh are part of the Heislerville Wildlife Management Area and its location make it an ideal spot for wildlife watching. The second oldest lighthouse in New Jersey, it was built in 1849 to guide fisherman, oystermen and other mariners into the Maurice River from the Delaware Bay.

Its light was extinguished after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The Coast Guard reinstalled the beacon in 1980 and it still guides mariners to this day. Lighthouse restoration began in the 1990s and there are now guided tours offered on a limited schedule at this historic and scenic site. For more information, contact 856-327-3714.