Join Mariners
Gathering together through the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, Mariners is a community defined by shared passion. Lovers of land and sea, scientific discoverers, and protectors of Southern Delaware’s coastal beauty. All are welcome! Join us for community events, advocacy opportunities, and an insider’s look at the next frontier of scientific exploration.
As a Mariner, you’ll receive:
🤩 Exclusive access to community events
🐳 Advocacy opportunities
🔎 An insider’s look at the next frontier of scientific exploration
Come on in, the water's fine.
Upcoming events
Test the waters by joining us for an upcoming event! Register below. When you join Mariners, you'll receive invitations to even more events like these:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025: “Scientist Walks into a Bar” at Irish Eyes Restaurant & Pub in Lewes, 5:30pm to 7:00pm | Registration link
Featuring Mark Warner, Professor, School of Marine Science & Policy: “Why study the smoke when your house is on fire? The shifting landscape of coral reef science,” and
Brittany Haywood, Coastal Ecology Specialist, Delaware Sea Grant:“Crabby consequences: The curious case of lost crab traps”
Sunday, March 30, 2025: “The Amazing Eastern Oyster: Aquaculture, Biology and Ecology,” at Lewes Public Library, 1pm to 2:30pm | Registration link
Featuring Ed Hale, Professor, School of Marine Science & Policy and Delaware Sea Grant
Questions?
For more information on Mariners, contact Robin Wray at rwray@udel.edu.
To learn more about marine science research and education at the University of Delaware, visit the official UD School of Marine Science and Policy (SMSP) page.