Delaware Sea Grant

09/09/2026

When studying for their master’s degree in oceanography at the University of Delaware, Adrian Ring (pictured) conducts most of their work indoors, running models on a computer.

While they enjoy that indoor scientific modeling work, their 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).

Ring had never worked with SAV, also known as seagrass, but after spending a few months learning about Delaware’s seagrass beds, they understand how critical it is for the First State.

“Seagrass is important to our coastlines and our coastal areas,” says Ring. “It provides a habitat for macroinvertebrates, it prevents erosion, it helps clear the water, and it is important that our efforts to restore seagrass in Delaware continue going forward.”

Read the full story here: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/delaware-sea-grant/news/2026/adrian-ring-summer-internship/

To learn more about statewide SAV efforts, led by DESG and Delaware DNREC, visit delawaresav.org

09/04/2026

How green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) works, part 2: What happens when rainwater reaches green stormwater infrastructure? Follow our raindrop through a rain garden to see how plants and soil help manage rainwater.

Stay tuned for Part 3 to explore different types of GSI and the other benefits they can provide, and learn more about green stormwater infrastructure at deseagrant.org

09/02/2026

ICYMI: On Sept. 22 and 23, DESG and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program 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: https://events.udel.edu/event/copy-of-crab-pot-round-up-volunteer-training-event

08/31/2026

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.

Beach patrols report hundreds of stings a day as warmer waters and drought create favorable conditions for jellyfish

08/28/2026

Where does rain go after it hits our streets, sidewalks, and rooftops? Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) uses natural processes to help manage rainwater and reduce polluted runoff.

In Part 1 of our GSI series, follow a raindrop through the city to learn why GSI matters. Stay tuned for Part 2 to see how GSI works!

Learn more about green stormwater infrastructure at deseagrant.org

08/26/2026

Deadline approaching! On Sept. 22 and 23, DESG and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program 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: https://events.udel.edu/event/copy-of-crab-pot-round-up-volunteer-training-event

08/24/2026

Between monitoring places like Red Mill Pond and restoration sites south of the Indian River Inlet, our Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Seeker interns and volunteers have been staying busy this summer. Check out some of their efforts in these photos from the past few months!

To learn more about the SAV Seekers' efforts, led by DESG and Delaware DNREC, visit www.delawaresav.org

08/21/2026

A combination of warm ocean waters, higher salt levels and no significant storms has "created a 'perfect storm' of conditions for the local jelly species to thrive," DESG Marine Advisory Service director Chris Petrone tells Capital Weather.

It's the peak of beach season and there is almost no one in the ocean.

08/19/2026

Via Delaware Public Media: As part of a pilot program, the city of Lewes has been working with experts from the University of Delaware, Delaware State Housing Authority, and Delaware Sea Grant on how to handle rebuilding homes after a natural disaster.

As part of a pilot program, the city has been working with experts on how to handle rebuilding homes after a natural disaster.

08/17/2026

DESG coastal hazards specialist Danielle Swallow has co-authored a paper in the recent issue of the Delaware Journal of Public Health, detailing lessons learned from the February 2026 blizzard. Read the full article (and others) at the link!

Delaware's overall population has increased by nearly 21% since 2006, and much of that growth occurred downstate - Sussex (increased 57%) and Kent (increased 30%) Counties have grown much more quickly than New Castle (12%) over the same period of time. Delaware now has the eighth-oldest population i...