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! Check back here for listings and registration instructions.
SAV Seekers Training: Part 1 & 2 (Full day training | Wednesday, June 17 at 9 a.m.
A full day event to get SAV Seeker certified in New Castle county at the beautiful Auburn Valley state park! Click here for more information and to register.
SAV 101: Identification Basics and Using iNaturalist Tuesday, June 23 at 2:30pm
Join the Delaware Statewide Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Workgroup (DeSSAV) for an introductory webinar focused on identifying Delaware’s underwater grasses and learning how you can contribute to statewide monitoring efforts through the “All Eyes on SAV – Delaware” iNaturalist project. Register here
SAV Seekers Training: Part 1 (Half-day training) | Friday, July 10 at 8:30am
A half day classroom event to learn how to identify SAV and begin collecting data for the SAV Seekers Volunteer Monitoring Program. Learn more and register for the event
Questions?
For more information on Mariners, contact Alumni Engagement at alumnet@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.