Coast Day
Celebrating five decades of coastal, marine and environmental science
Join us on Sunday, October 4 for Coast Day
Coast Day is the annual flagship event celebrating the teaching, research and outreach of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment at the University of Delaware. Learn how UD students, faculty, staff and community partners are improving our understanding of the environment and serving coastal communities.
Now in its 50th year, Coast Day draws attendees to UD's Lewes campus to explore cutting-edge science through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, lab and ship tours, and more. Coast Day also includes live performances, a diverse food court, and a range of experiences for every age.
We look forward to seeing you at Coast Day on Sunday, October 4!
Register today
We invite you to support the 50th Coast Day as a sponsor and/or an exhibitor by registering as soon as possible. Due to capacity, we are unable to accept late registrations. The deadline for registration is September 1, 2026.
For questions, contact the Coast Day planning team at coast-day@udel.edu.
ESSAY CONTEST
Our annual Coast Day 5th grade essay contest returns. This year's theme is Habitats and Ecosystems of Delaware. Students are being asked to describe their favorite ecosystem or habitat in Delaware to visit and explore, what types of animals and plants live there, why that ecosystem or habitat is important and what people can do to protect that ecosystem or habitat.
Student essays must be postmarked or emailed by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026. Learn how to submit your essay
