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.
Best of 2025
Check out some of our favorite stories from the past year, featuring the accomplishments of our CEOE students, faculty, researchers and alumni!
Seafloor eruption
UD scientists witness rare volcanic eruption along the East Pacific Rise
The day of the dinosaur
UD alumnus Kenneth Lacovara brings ancient beasts to life in world-class museum
Efficacy of plastic bag bans
UD, Columbia study looks at the efficacy of plastic bag bans and fees on reducing shoreline litter
Finding opportunity
Graduating senior Ben Levine discusses time at UD, involvement with UDance and internships
A lifelong love of weather
Senior reflects on growing up in Saint Croix, love of weather and education at UD
Sharper ship
UD’s Research Vessel Hugh R. Sharp gets a tune-up as it nears 20
Shark scientists
UD study uses sharks as mobile researchers to take measurements throughout the ocean
Ship to shore
UD researchers engage future marine scientists during video call from aboard the R/V Roger Revelle, currently at sea off the coast of West Africa
Researching rare earth elements
UD part of large, multi-institutional expedition to the Labrador Sea to study sources and sinks of REEs
Providing closure
UD’s Mark Moline involved in Project Recover’s effort to locate downed B-24 plane in Papua New Guinea
NASA's next generation of scientists
Two UD doctoral students receive NASA FINESST awards to study the sea and the stars
Upcoming events
Test the waters by joining us for an upcoming event! Check back here for listings and registration instructions.
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.