Lifeguards prepare for a day at the beach for beachgoers who have obtained a badge for access in Seaside Heights, New Jersey on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. A humpback whale feeds near the beach just south of Casino Pier as the day gets underway. (Doug Hood/Asbury Park Press) Lifeguards prepare for a day at the beach for beachgoers who have obtained a badge for access in Seaside Heights, New Jersey on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.