Fishermen often use horseshoe crabs as bait for catching eels and other commercially important seafood. Scientists have recently developed an artificial bait that can help both fishermen and the horse... More
For years, commercial eel and whelk fishers have dealt with a dilemma: They know the best bait to attract eel and whelk, locally known as conch, is a female horseshoe crab. However, harvest limits are in place to protect the Delaware Bay’s horseshoe crab population and the threatened migratory shorebirds that depend on their eggs as a food source. A new alternative bait was developed by Delaware Sea Grant and many partners to help reduce the number of horseshoe crabs harvested from Delaware Bay. More
More than 80 major storms have threatened Delaware’s coast over the past three decades, putting lives and property at risk. The resource guides residents on practical measures that can keep them safe and minimize damage to homes and property. More
Dear Teachers: Please join us for an exciting new program funded by the National Science Foundation, and conducted by the University of Delaware, University System of Maryland, Delaware State Univers... full text
Teachers are invited to attend a workshop about field trip destinations in Lewes, including the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus, that provide engaging settings for lessons on science, hi... full text
From securing homes for hurricanes to monitoring water quality, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program applies science to inform decisions that sus... more
When two ecosystems meet, the intersecting area has characteristics of both — and unique properties resulting from the interaction. This type of tr... more
Injuries to people swimming at the beach are more common and severe than previously documented, according to a recent study by the Delaware Sea Gra... more
For years, commercial eel and whelk fishers have dealt with a dilemma: They know the best bait to attract eel and whelk, locally known as conch, is... more
