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.
Virtual Lunch & Learn: The Lowdown on Delaware's Lost Crab Pots
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:00pm | Register here
Grab your lunch and join us virtually from 12:00 - 1:30 PM for a behind-the-scenes look at Delaware's Derelict Crab Pot Removal Program! We'll explore how this volunteer-driven effort got its start, what we've accomplished together, and how the program has evolved through innovative technology. Learn how side-scan sonar, mobile mapping units, and GhostVision—an open-source software that automatically detects derelict crab pots from sonar imagery—are helping to locate and remove marine debris locally and abroad more efficiently than ever before.
Hosted by Delaware Sea Grant, this webinar will feature Brittany Haywood (Delaware Sea Grant), Dr. Art Trembanis and Dr. Cameron Bodine (University of Delaware), who will share their experiences leading this collaborative effort and discuss how volunteers and technology are working together to protect our coastal waters.
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.