News — ocean conservation

In 2012, after Hurricane Sandy devastated Lauren Brajer’s home in Manahawkin, New Jersey, she relocated to Ocean Grove and began volunteering with Surfrider Foundation, updating their website and managing social media. Her dedication led to a Vice Chair position a few weeks later, and she has served as their Jersey Shore Chapter Chair since 2022. We sat down with Lauren to learn more about Surfrider’s Jersey Shore efforts, what inspired her love of the ocean, and how she works sustainable practices into her everyday life.