Delaware Sea Grant College Program
Newark, DE 19716 USA
Phone: 302-831-8083
E-mail: marinecom@udel.edu
SeaTalk Video Episodes for 2009
December 18, 2009
University of Delaware scientists are helping develop the next generation of coastal research tools. One of those technologies is called an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, or AUV.
December 11, 2009
You won't find Atlantic ribbed mussels on many restaurant menus. Though this native creature is edible, its larger and tougher than its more delicious cousin, the blue mussel.
December 3, 2009
There's nothing like the smell of the salty sea breeze. But sea breezes are more than just something for your senses. They help control local weather throughout the year.
November 20, 2009
If you're looking for ways to spice up your holiday menu this year, consider trying a new seafood recipe! Chock full of protein and vitamins, and low in total fat, seafood is good for you.
November 5, 2009
Blimps flying silently overhead are familiar sights at sporting events. Now University of Delaware scientists are pioneering the use of a similar vehicle for environmental research.
October 30, 2009
The mid-Atlantic coastline is shaped by short- and long-term environmental conditions, some of which can expose communities, properties, and people to a unique set of hazards. Coastal storms, for example, can erode beaches, flood low-lying areas, and cause wind damage to homes.
October 16, 2009
Each spring, beach plums decorate Delawares coastline with delicate white clusters of blooms. But come autumn, the native shrubs provide a tasty encore presentation.
September 18, 2009
Discover the many ways that the ocean touches your life at the 33rd annual Coast Day! UDs celebration of the sea will take place Sunday, October 4th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes.
August 27, 2009
UD's marine researchers are tackling ocean and coastal issues here in Delaware, where they're studying issues such as the water quality of Delawares inland bays and the health of our fisheries. But they also are conducting research in partnership with institutions as far away as China and on projects as remote as the Arctic and miles below the sea's surface.
August 14, 2009
You can learn more about the red knot and five other marine-related topics — and brighten up your summer reading — by ordering Delaware Sea Grants set of free Delaware Bay bookmarks.
July 29, 2009
Less than one-inch long, and with speckled shells that blend into their sandy environment, mole crabs are some of smallest and hardiest creatures found on beaches along the Atlantic coast.
July 17, 2009
Want to learn how scientists are addressing ocean issues in environments all around the world, from the icy seas of the Antarctic to the mid-Atlantic coast? The University of Delaware offers free guided tours of its world-class research complex in Lewes Tuesday and Friday mornings this summer.
July 1, 2009
Summer is here and its time to hit the beach. But be sure to take care of your trash. Trash left on the beach can harm the animals that live there.
June 19, 2009
In celebration of Fathers Day, the Worlds Best Dad title could go to the male seahorse, which carries his mates eggs until they hatch from a pouch on his body.
June 5, 2009
Seafood lovers, here's your chance to shine! Enter your favorite crab cake recipe in one of the regions most popular cooking contests — the 2009 Coast Day Crab Cake Cook-Off.
May 21, 2009
The seashore mallow, a salt-tolerant plant known for its brilliant hibiscus-like blooms, may bring a whole new meaning to flower power thanks to work being done by Delaware Sea Grant researchers.
April 23, 2009
To help people learn more Delaware's state marine animal, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program offers a full-color, three-dimensional model of a horseshoe crab, which children or adults can assemble in approximately 15 minutes.
April 10, 2009
It may be called Earth Day but remember, whatever you do on land affects the ocean too! So this Earth Day, think about what you can do for the coast.
March 27, 2009
Do you know a high schooler who has an interest in the marine environment? Applications are being accepted for this summers TIDE Camp, a two-week camp that gives high schoolers an up-close look at the scientific processes of Delaware Bay.
March 13, 2009
Warm weather and blooming flowers signify the changing season, but when the ospreys return to Delaware, you know spring is really here.
February 26, 2009
In Delaware, water levels at high tide and low tide differ by several feet. Average tide ranges in Delaware are approximately four feet along the Atlantic coast and four to six feet along the Delaware Bay coastline.
February 12, 2009
When too much sand is removed from the shore, in a process called erosion, a reduced beach area can have negative effects. To help solve the problem, sometimes authorities complete a process called beach nourishment in which sand is pumped from offshore areas to rebuild beaches.
January 30, 2009
Did you know that oysters are an important part of coastal ecosystems? As they filter water for food such as algae, they also help to clarify the water. An adult oyster can filter more than 30 gallons a day — that's a lot of clean water!
January 16, 2009
University of Delaware scientists recently led an international team on an expedition to explore one of the most extreme environments on the planet: hydrothermal vents. More than 21,000 students from 350 schools participated in the mission via an interactive web site, curriculum, and other activities.
January 6, 2009
As summer wanes and days grow shorter, the lush plants of the regions wetlands fade from green to brown. But they're not done working yet. Their decomposition adds nutrients to the ecosystem and builds up the marshy soil, keeping the diverse habitats above surrounding waters.
