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Sips & Shells 2025: Beneath the Bay

Join Save Barnegat Bay as we celebrate the extraordinary life beneath our waters—and the incredible community who helps protect it.
 
For over half a decade, Sips & Shells has been our most dynamic and engaging fundraiser—an event that not only fuels our mission but also gives back to the supporters who make it all possible. Each year, we introduce a fresh theme that brings Barnegat Bay’s beauty, biodiversity, and environmental challenges to life.
This year, we invite you to explore “Beneath the Bay”—a theme inspired by the rich ecosystem hidden just below the surface.
 
Enjoy a magical evening on July 11th at the historic Dale Building of the Bay Head Yacht Club, where we’ll shine a spotlight on the unseen wonders of the bay: jellyfish, silversides, macro-invertebrates, eelgrass, and more. It’s a night of celebration, discovery, and connection—for a cause that affects us all.
The Dale Building of the Bay Head Yacht Club is located at 630 Lake Ave. Bay Head NJ. Doors open at 6:00pm!
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Event highlights include:
• Live music
• Fresh oysters courtesy of the Barnegat Oyster Collective
• Wine, cocktails, and a delicious buffet
• Live and silent auctions filled with one-of-a-kind experiences and gifts
• And plenty of coastal charm and camaraderie
 
Our live and silent auctions are made possible thanks to generous donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners. These contributions directly support our education, advocacy, and restoration work across the Barnegat Bay watershed.
 
Want to contribute a gift to this year’s auction?
Donate a gift or experience and help us make this year’s event unforgettable! Contact Maria Ritter, Development & Brand Management, at maria@savebarnegatbay.org for details. All donations are tax-deductible.
 
🎉 Mark your calendar:
Friday, July 11, 2025
This is the event everyone will be talking about—don’t miss it!

Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Would you or your business like to be a Sips & Shells Sponsor?

Email maria@savebarnegatbay.org to learn more!

Great Friends, Great Food & a Great Cause

Alexandra Sellitsch

Alex is 27 years old and is an aspiring marine biologist who is finishing up her junior year at Stockton University. Growing up by the beach has made a significant impact on Alex’s life, which has influenced her passion for the ocean. She is an advocate for elasmobranch conservation, and enjoys getting her hands dirty in research. Alex is currently an intern with Barnegat Bay, researching pathogen influences in the bay’s water. She is also an active intern partnering with one of her professors, who is researching dual seagrass habitats in the Mullica River-Great Bay Estuary. In her spare time, Alex enjoys spending time at the beach and teaching herserself new hobbies. Hobbies that include roller skating, and surfing. Alex is also volunteering with the Berkeley Township Underwater Search and Rescue Team, and is in the process of obtaining her SCUBA certification.