This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware.

Delaware is a vital rest stop for weary shorebirds as they trek from South America to Canadian breeding grounds each spring. Their visit coincides with the spawning of horseshoe crabs along Delaware Bay’s sandy shores, allowing the birds to gobble up nutritious eggs that fuel the remainder of their journey. Flocks of tourists also come to witness the annual event, and university researchers are studying their economic impact. Their work will help determine the value of shorebirds to local economies as well as the impact of conservation efforts. This could help conserve birds facing the prospect of serious decline. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.