Delaware Sea Grant College Program
Newark, DE 19716 USA
Phone: 302-831-8083
Email: marinecom@udel.edu
Sea Talk Video - Saving the Horseshoe Crab

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

Saving the Horseshoe Crab: Designing a More Sustainable Bait for Regional Eel and Conch Fisheries

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

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Delaware Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards

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

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MADE CLEAR Climate Science Academy

  • Sunday, Jul. 14
  • 5:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

A Day in Lewes: Exploring Collaborative Field Trip Opportunities Teacher Workshop

  • Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

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Annual reporter informs community about Delaware Sea Grant's latest efforts

From securing homes for hurricanes to monitoring water quality, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program applies science to inform decisions that sus... more

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June 20: Ocean Currents Lecture on coastal plants

When two ecosystems meet, the intersecting area has characteristics of both — and unique properties resulting from the interaction. This type of tr... more

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Emergency department visits from beach injuries are common, study finds

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

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New artificial bait could reduce the number of horseshoe crabs used to catch eel and whelk

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

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