UD College of Earth, Ocean and Environment

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we highlight the exceptional women deans and interim deans who have led our college with vision, resilience and heart. They are: Dean Carolyn Thoroughgood, Dean Nancy Targett, Dean Estella Atekwana, and Interim Dean Tracy DeLiberty.

ICYMI: Join us from now until May 14th for a community-curated exhibition of more than 50 photographs on display in the third floor of Robinson Hall! Learn more here: udel.edu/academics/coll…

Presenting the R/V Sharp...in full 360!

ICYMI: Our researchers are using robotics currently operated by the National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF) to study the depths of the ocean, helping to unravel the mysteries of the deep and answer complicated scientific questions. youtube.com/watch?v=iCB9oC…

With a theme of “New Frontiers: Discoveries Across Health, Society and the Galaxy,” a select group of grad students will share their research with the #UDel community at the spring 2026 Spark! Symposium on March 20. Learn more and register at bit.ly/UDSparkSymposi…

Last year, researchers from CEOE helped lead the charge of underwater discovery, conducting research cruises that ranged from the East Pacific Rise in the Pacific Ocean to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the Atlantic. udel.edu/udaily/2026/ma…

Looking for a fun weekend event? Catch #UDel's Dr. Art Trembanis tomorrow, March 7, at the Hellenic University Club of Wilmington for a deep dive into Greece’s submerged past, from ancient ports to cutting-edge underwater robotics! cosmosphilly.com/art-trembanis-…

An exhibition of more than 50 photographs is on display in the third floor of Robinson Hall, taking visitors on an intimate journey into the experiences, struggles, and enduring strength of coastal communities dealing with social and environmental change. udel.edu/academics/coll…

“Salt seems like it's not such a big deal, but really it can be, especially for sensitive plants and sensitive aquatic ecosystems," #UDel's Holly Michael, professor of earth sciences, tells Delaware Public Media. delawarepublic.org/science-health…

Last month, DESG and @udceoe took their popular Scientists Walk into a…Bar series to the Rehoboth Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater, where UD scientists presented their recent deep sea research cruises with stunning video footage. Stay tuned for info on our next event!

“The idea that climate change’s impacts on [the ocean enconomy] could be as big as [they are] on land, where all of our infrastructure and people live, is surprising,” #UDel's James Rising tells @AGU_Eos. eos.org/articles/with-…

In Dr. Hale's aquaculture lab, students have a chance to explore aquaponics (combined fish production and hydroponic plant growth), pump output curves and pump displacement. (Part of growing healthy plants and fish involves making sure you size the most efficient pump possible!)

#UDel professor of earth sciences Holly Michael tells @BBCNews that, in regards to saltwater intrusion, the position of the salt depends on the balance between sea level and the water levels on land. bbc.com/future/article…

Is it too late to enter the #Olympics? Our very own SnoopDog, an autonomous quadruped that #UDel researchers are developing to conduct beach monitoring, may have just invented a new sport!

DESG and @DelawareDNREC are conducting a study exploring how salinity and temperature influence widgeon grass seed germination. Seeds from South Bethany were planted in local sediment and placed into tanks. Early results are in—widgeon grass plants are officially growing!

To help understand how climate change might impact Delaware in the future, the UD Center for Environmental Monitoring and Analysis completed an assessment of different scenarios in the Climate Change Projections for 2025 report. udel.edu/udaily/2026/fe…

Students from Dr. Ed Hale's Aquaculture class (MAST412/612) experimented with the construction of a recirculating rack system including inflow, outfalls, and air lifts. Three teams competed in a timed construction event for their favorite Tastykake (and bragging rights!)

Interested in exploring the diverse cultural and ecological landscapes of Trinidad and Tobago? Join us for our GEOG micro study abroad! Apply by Feb. 10th: abroad.udel.edu/_portal/tds-pr…

UD undergrad Drew Martin and professor Saleem Ali were among thousands of international participants at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as #COP30, held in November 2025 in Brazil. udel.edu/udaily/2026/fe…

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, #UDel professor Lindsay Naylor realized she wanted to write a book that would challenge the status quo in geography and academia at large. udel.edu/academics/coll…