County staff said it will present options for a data‑center ordinance to county commissioners this fall and discussed legal and reclamation concerns as commissioners asked how a possible state ban would affect local regulation.

At a July 9 meeting of the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council, staff and researchers described growth in shore‑based shark angling and recommended targeted education, clearer reporting and a menu of regulatory options; commercial tackle shops and charter operators offered to help with outreach.

After a well-attended EAC lecture on data standards, members raised concerns about siting, generator use and environmental impacts from data centers and proposed an expert briefing and possible ordinance options for the Board of Supervisors.