OUR MISSION
SCIENCE SERVING DELAWARE
Delaware Sea Grant helps Delaware communities wisely use, manage, and conserve our state's valuable coastal resources by fostering sustainable coastal economies, developing resilience to coastal hazards, and preparing the next generation of coastal leaders.
WHAT WE DO
FOCUS AREAS
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Paving the way for a thriving and sustainable ecosystem and maritime economy from ocean to table
Resilient Communities and Economies
Preserving Delaware’s coastal heritage through adaptive community development
Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
Engaging students and teachers in innovative marine science learning programs
Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
Leveraging community science to sustain coastal research and support the Delaware coast
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Professional Mariner Training Program
The Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is a U.S. Coast Guard license to work aboard tugboats, ferries, cargo ships, research vessels, fishing boats, and offshore rigs. Delaware Sea Grant provides step-by-step assistance throughout the application process, including individual assessment, career orientation, vessel tours and training videos, introductions to industry partners, and employment support.
Looking for more information? E-mail DESG Maritime Industry Specialist Rosemary Carroll at rosemary@udel.edu.
NEWS & EVENTS
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Joy McCusker Joins Delaware Sea Grant
October 22, 2026 | Written by Adam ThomasMcCusker has joined Delaware Sea Grant in a professional capacity, serving as a Workforce Development Coordinator. -
A Summer of Seagrass Research and Policy Work
September 21, 2026 | Written by Adam ThomasThis summer, Ariel Mercurio worked with Delaware Sea Grant at the University of Delaware as a submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) intern under the guidance of Brittany Haywood, coastal ecology specialist. She traveled throughout the state looking at SAV in saltwater and freshwater habitats, and worked on four main projects. -
Engaging Communities with Delaware Sea Grant
September 16, 2026 | Written by Adam ThomasNatalie Kurek spent her summer as the Community Engaged Internship (CEI) program intern, working on urban watershed outreach and educational programming on topics such as stormwater management and urban heat with Delaware Sea Grant.
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