Calling all boaters! Derelict crab pots ghost fish and create navigational hazards. Delaware Sea Grant (DESG) is actively recruiting volunteer boaters interested in removing derelict crab pots in Delaware's Inland Bays for the 2024 season. This year’s efforts will be focused on the Rehoboth Bay.

Participation in these events is hard, dirty work and we appreciate your interest in learning more! We recommend that each boat captain plan to have at least 3 people to crew your vessel for these events. DESG and the University of Delaware will provide tools to assist in doing the work and get you up and running to track down and recover these lost pots. All volunteers will be required to attend a virtual training prior to the event to learn best practices. For more information about derelict crab pots, please visit our official topic page.

Interested in helping? Fill out our event interest form.

Contact DESG specialist Brittany Haywood with questions by e-mail or at 302-831-7005.