Delaware Sea Grant College Program
Newark, DE 19716 USA
Phone: 302-831-8083
E-mail: marinecom@udel.edu
SeaTalk Audio Podcasts for 2010
November 1, 2010
They live attached to pier pilings, rocks, ships’ bottoms, and even other marine animals such as whales, but how do barnacles work?
November 1, 2010
In the spring and summer, it’s common to see the patterned shells of diamondback terrapins swimming along the surface of the region’s shallow waterways. But where do these native turtles go when the waters turn chilly in winter?
November 1, 2010
Nowhere will the effects of sea-level rise be felt like the world’s small island nations, where residents are experiencing property damage and contaminated drinking water from rising waters.
November 1, 2010
Winter can be one of the most relaxing times to visit the shore. You may notice the beach looks a little different as you stroll along the sand on a crisp, chilly winter day – both tourists and sand are missing, leaving the beaches both less crowded and narrower.
September 1, 2010
A strange fish can be found in Delaware’s waters. Broad and flat, with both eyes on one side of its head, the flounder is known as a ‘flatfish’ because of its peculiar body shape.
September 1, 2010
Corals — marine organisms that make up many of the world’s reefs — are inhabited by tiny plants called algae. According to scientists, some algae are sensitive to environmental changes.
September 1, 2010
Mark your calendars — Coast Day is coming! UD’s 34th annual celebration of the sea will take place Sunday, October 3rd, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes.
September 1, 2010
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has increased discussion about the safety of seafood. How do we know whether seafood is safe to eat after an oil spill?
July 1, 2010
Rip currents are powerful currents of water that flow away from the beach shore.
July 1, 2010
The Delaware Bay serves as an important nursery area in the mid-Atlantic for many sharks, including the smooth dogfish.
July 1, 2010
At the forefront of renewable energy research, the University of Delaware is installing a 2-megawatt wind turbine on its Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes.
July 1, 2010
UD scientists are addressing ocean issues in environments all around the world, from the icy seas of the Antarctic to the mid-Atlantic coast. You can learn all about those projects by taking a free guided tour of our world-class research complex in Lewes.
May 1, 2010
Each year, more than a million tons of sediment wash into the Delaware River estuary. UD researchers are working to determine just how effectively the estuary traps sediment supplied by rivers.
May 1, 2010
The Coast Day Crab Cake Cook-Off is one of the region’s most popular cooking contests. Submit your favorite recipe by Friday, August 6th to be considered for the competition.
May 1, 2010
Small and speedy, fiddler crabs can often be spotted scurrying along the banks of Delaware’s marshes at low tide.
May 1, 2010
Sometimes the high waves and tides associated with large coastal storms flow over or break through coastal dunes. This process, known as overwash, leaves behind a flat fan-shaped deposit of sand behind the dunes.
March 4, 2010
Do you know a high schooler who has an interest in the marine environment? UD is accepting applications for this summer’s TIDE Camp.
March 4, 2010
The days are getting longer, robins have arrived, and you can see buds in the trees. Spring is here!
March 4, 2010
Delaware’s sandy shores will soon be covered by hundreds of thousands of horseshoe crabs. These ancient creatures emerge from the water in May and June each year to spawn.
March 4, 2010
Do you like to keep track of local weather and other environmental conditions? The Delaware Environmental Observing System maintains 45 automated weather stations in the region, providing up-to-date information that is useful for everyone: environmental scientists, emergency management professionals, natural resource managers — even amateur meteorologists!
January 5, 2010
With the 2010 College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment and Delaware Sea Grant online calendar, you can bring the beauty of Delaware’s coastal resources to your computer screen!
January 5, 2010
UD scientists are researching how climate change, human activity, and natural environmental cycles may affect the planet’s glaciers.
January 5, 2010
The winter months often signal an increase in the number of storms known as northeasters. These storms can stall just off the coast — potentially increasing the amount of damage to beaches and coastal communities.
January 5, 2010
Spotting Great Blue Herons hunting in a winter marsh can be shiver inducing. How do the stately wading birds deal with the frigid water temperatures?
