April 2023 — Sand Tiger Sharks
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A new study by the University of Delaware shows that sand tiger sharks in the Delaware Bay also tend to travel in cliques whereas Atlantic sturgeon do not.
Between 2008 and 2013, students and researchers from Delaware State University and the University of Delaware tagged 181 Atlantic sturgeon and 207 sand tiger sharks. This collaborative effort generated an extraordinary amount of acoustic telemetry detections for Atlantic sturgeon and sand tiger sharks
To learn more, watch the newest episode of SeaTalk or read this UDaily on the topic.
Notable Dates in April
April 13 — The Society for Ecological Restoration Mid-Atlantic Delaware is hosting a day long guided tour of Delaware’s southeast coastline to observe the restoration of living shorelines occurring in the area. Visit our events page to learn more and register
April 22 — Earth Day. First established in 1970, Earth Day celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, with activities and events demonstrating support for environmental protection. To learn more, visit the official Earth Day site at www.earthday.org.
April 29 — Arbor Day. Serving as a time when people are encouraged to plant trees, Arbor Day sees many communities and organizations taking part in tree-planting, litter pickup, and other events. Learn more about the holiday at Arbor Day Foundation.