Jersey Shore Water Safety

August 19, 2025

This summer, New Jersey’s beaches have been filled with families, sunblock, and unfortunately, far too many tragic drownings. As conversation grows louder around how to make our coastlines safer, one voice is leading the call for change. Jason Bitzer, founder of the Never Off Duty Foundation and a seasoned ocean safety advocate, helped campion life-saving legislative reform in Hawaii. Now, he’s bringing that blueprint to the Jersey Shore.

About the Author

Sean Thrunk
Producer

Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!