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OCEARCH has been tracking five loggerhead turtles off the East Coast. The two closest to Delaware, Marie and Brianna, have been in the area nearly all summer.
Loggerhead turtles like what they find off East Coast
Five tagged loggerhead turtles have been identified in a hot spot for the species in coastal waters between New Jersey and North Carolina: Buffett, Lemon Drop, Marie, Brianna and Pearl. more
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Equinor's east coast offshore wind projects, Empire Wind 1, and the area off the Delaware Coast marked OCS-A 0557
Offshore wind lease 26 nautical miles from Delaware Bay sells for $75M
DOVER — Calling the U.S. east and west coasts “attractive growth markets,” the international energy company Equinor announced its winning $75M bid in a Bureau of Ocean Energy … more
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The map above shows where the Nanticoke River's watershed extends from southwestern Wicomico County in Maryland into southwestern Delaware.
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance releases 2023 report card
VIENNA — Each year, the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance (NWA) publishes a report card that evaluates the health of the river and gives it letter grades based on its overall health. These grades … more
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Dr. Andrew Wozniak displays the device he and his team are using to collect data on gas and particle exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere.
University of Delaware team studies gas, particle exchange on ocean
By studying the interplay of the top layers of ocean and the bottom layers of atmosphere, a team led by the University of Delaware’s Dr. Andrew Wozniak hopes to increase understanding of climate models. more
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A security gate at the end of Wolfe Neck Road leads into the archaeological site.
Delaware tribe: Wolfe Neck contents should remain secure for now
While he remains hopeful that the archaeological contents of the Wolfe Neck Site will be made public, Chief Brad KillsCrow of the Delaware Tribe of Indians said he favors secrecy and security right now, while negotiations with government agencies continue. more
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The latest rainfall expectations from the National Weather Service, as of Aug. 9.
Tropical Storm Debby remnants in Delaware
DOVER — Tropical Storm Debby is moving up the east coast, and having already deluged certain areas with more than 10 inches of rain, the  state is bracing for expected impacts.  … more
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This small female short-finned Pilot whale beached itself on Aug. 1, and ultimately died. Beachgoers attempted to return the whale to the water, which is not recommended, since the animal's instinct will be to beach itself again, according to the Marine Education Research and Rescue Institute.
Pilot whale washes ashore on north side of Indian River Inlet
LEWES — A female juvenile pilot whale weighing about 500lbs. stranded itself along the north side of Indian River Inlet on Aug. 1 and expired shortly thereafter, leading to a necropsy and … more
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Area watches, waits and prepares as storm approaches
CAMBRIDGE — The Dorchester County Communications Division shared information Tuesday from the US National Weather Service Wakefield’s 8 a.m. update regarding Tropical Storm Debby. The … more
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This is an early idea of what a reimagined entrance to Cape Henlopen State Park could look like. The challenge, according to officials, is keeping the park open while the redevelopment occurs.
Cape State Park in Lewes unveils traffic study, new entrance options
Traffic data collected last summer has been used to develop alternative layouts to the entrance of Cape Henlopen State Park and its office, though funding and construction are still pending. more
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The Millsboro parcel that used to contain the Indian River Power Plant and could become an electricity transfer substation where offshore wind cables make landfall is highlighted in blue.
Sussex officials resist offshore wind substation
Sussex County Council is giving itself more time to determine whether allowing US Wind to operate an electrical substation via intermediaries would be beneficial to residents. more
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This map depicts conditions that are anticipated for US Wind's Maryland offshore wind project once completed, including preexisting project construction for coastal Virginia, but without further changes. This simulation visualizes projects that are thought to be visible from Delaware Seashore State Park, near Bethany Beach.
Ocean bureau issues final impact statement on Maryland US Wind project
As part of an ongoing federal review of a Maryland offshore wind project by US Wind, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released its final environmental impact statement, detailing possible effects on North Atlantic right whales, commercial and recreational fishing, and coastal views. more
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A long, slow-moving trail of light created by a Blue Ghost firefly is visible late Saturday, June 22, 2024, near Cincinnati. Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies, allowing them to light up. This type of light production is called bioluminescence. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The flickering glow of summer's fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone
Fireflies once seemed plentiful and cool, easy to catch and watch, and they served as an introduction to the world of nature around us. Entomologists keep hearing anecdotal reports of fewer … more
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Chesapeake Bay health improves to C+ for the first time in over 20 years
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The  University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science  (UMCES) released its annual report card on July 9 with the overall Chesapeake Bay earning a grade … more
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Loggerhead sea turtle 'Marie' has traveled more than 2,500 miles since April.
Loggerhead turtle ‘Marie’ pings off Delaware coast
DOVER — According to global wildlife tracking nonprofit OCEARCH, Marie, a 300lb. female loggerhead sea turtle tagged in Juno Beach Fla., in April 2024 as she laid eggs, has made her way … more
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Oyster spatfall intensity and distribution in Maryland, 2023. Intensity ranges represent regional averages.
Chesapeake fall oyster survey: Outstanding spatfall
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’  Fall Oyster Survey  recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers … more
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Platform at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Station in Wilmington, a potiential starting point for the Diamond State Line.
Federal grant will study possible Diamond State Line
By Benjamin Rothstein Daily State News DOVER — The Delaware Transit Corp. has received a $500,000 grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to explore the creation of a passenger rail line … more
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A Dogwood tree was planted in front of Smyrna town hall Nov. 6 in honor of Larry Potts, the United States Marine Corps captain who went missing in action in the Vietnam War in 1972..
Smyrna Shade Tree Commission beautifies town, salutes its contributors
SMYRNA — The Smyrna Shade Tree Commission continues to beautify the town and salute its significant contributors one planting at a time. more
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Citizens Against Solar Pollution co-founder Kevin Goldsborough, with his daughter, Gracie Goldsborough, and his wife, Audrey Goldsborough.
Litigation continues regarding proposed Smyrna-area solar farm
A favorable court ruling has bolstered a halt to a solar panel farm in Kent County, an attorney representing nearby residents said this week. more
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A spotted lantern fly is caught in a spiderweb. The species can be identified by their distinctive grey, red and black wings with black spots.
Seeing spotted lantern fly eggs? Scrape, smash, report them
The spotted lantern fly, an invasive, crop-damaging insect, has finished mating season and is preparing to lay egg masses around Maryland and Delaware, threatening farms and local plants, particularly on Delmarva. more
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A tree of heaven sprouts from a sidewalk in downtown Annapolis. Trees of heaven can be identified by the feather-like arrangement of leaves and their nutty smell.
Hellish tree of heaven weeds out native plants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking … more
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