Delaware Sea Grant promotes conservation and management of marine and coastal resources through research, education, and outreach.
Lewes & Newark, Delaware
Joined December 2008
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As part of Coast Day 2026, @DESpaceGrant sponsored a statewide poster contest asking participants to create artwork inspired by the theme “Ocean from Space or the Sky.” udel.edu/academics/colleges/…
DESG coastal hazards specialist Danielle Swallow tells @nytimes that low-tech changes are potentially among the most impactful tools in mitigating flooding in Delaware. nytimes.com/2026/10/20/reale…
DESG coastal ecology specialist Brittany Haywood will be one of three featured speakers at the next "Scientist Walks Into a Bar," scheduled for Nov. 17th. Bring a friend, grab some food and learn some science! Learn more and register here: ud.alumniq.com/index.cfm/eve…
Interested in learning more about Delaware's blue economy? Join us for a workshop exploring current and future collaboration in the First State! Register here by Oct. 21st: sites.udel.edu/researchimpac…
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Interested in learning more about PFAS? Check out this Oct. 21 workshop, focused on how to improve the ability to predict PFAS concentrations, as well as current challenges and priorities for future research. Register at the link! events.udel.edu/event/pfas-i…
All in a day's work: Dr. Ed Hale's students in UD's Coastal Field Biology class are engaging in field-based data collections and experimentation, including seining for juvenile fish in Delaware Bay, as well as expeditions to the salt marsh to explore soil and plant biomass.
Interested in learning more about lost crab pots in Delaware? Grab your lunch and join us virtually on Nov. 4 for a behind-the-scenes look at Delaware's Derelict Crab Pot Removal Program. events.udel.edu/event/virtua…
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In case you haven't heard: Coast Day 🌊 is only two days away! Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes. udel.edu/udaily/2026/septemb…
Dr. Ed Hale talks to @47abc about Delaware's growing aquaculture industry, including the oyster hatchery "that’s been supplying seed oysters so that the farmers can grow them out in Rehoboth Bay." wmdt.com/2026/09/rising-aqua…
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Coast Day is back! Join us on Oct. 4th for exhibits, lectures, and fun activities—and yes, the "trashcano" will be returning! 🌋 Learn more at: udel.edu/coastday
This summer, with support from @RAEstuaries, Ariel Mercurio worked as a submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) intern, traveling throughout the state looking at SAV in saltwater and freshwater habitats. udel.edu/academics/colleges/…
Interns from the DESG-Delaware Tech Green Infrastructure Workforce Training Program assisted @DelawareDNREC for the upcoming beach nourishment project on the Indian River Inlet, learning about sand bypass operations, beach nourishment, and dune restoration.
Natalie Kurek spent her summer as the Community Engaged Internship program intern, working on urban watershed outreach and educational programming on topics such as stormwater management and urban heat with Delaware Sea Grant. udel.edu/academics/colleges/…
The Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is a USCG license to work aboard tugboats, ferries, cargo ships, and more. DESG provides step-by-step assistance throughout the application process. For more info, e-mail our maritime industry specialist Rosemary Carroll at [email protected].
Alexandra Dugan has always been passionate about environmental education and outreach, so when the opportunity arose to spend a summer with Delaware Sea Grant learning about those topics and fine-tuning her skills, she jumped at the chance. udel.edu/academics/colleges/…
Adrian Ring's summer with Delaware Sea Grant gave them the opportunity to work in the field, conducting hands-on research on Delaware’s submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). udel.edu/academics/colleges/…
Chris Petrone, DESG marine advisory service director, explains the science behind the overabundance of jellyfish this year to @washingtonpost, saying that when humans take a dip in the ocean or bay, we are “in their house." washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
ICYMI: On Sept. 22 and 23, DESG and @MdCoastalBays will be hosting a two-day hands-on training and removal event focused on locating and retrieving derelict crab pots. Learn more and register here by Sept. 9th: events.udel.edu/event/copy-o…
The annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup offers volunteers an opportunity to help make a difference for Delaware’s shoreline and waterways while joining an international effort to clean up the world’s waters. Register by Sept. 8th! dnrec.delaware.gov/coastal-c…
The unusually high number of various species of jellyfish in Delaware waters this summer has been driven by a combination of environmental conditions, Chris Petrone, marine advisory service director at DESG, tells the Guardian. theguardian.com/us-news/2026…
