Posts Tagged ‘marine life’
Former Floating Casino Becomes Part of Artificial Reef
With a slow splash, the 180-foot long Texas Star, originally outfitted as a floating casino and repurposed as a commercial fishing vessel, recently became part of Delaware’s artificial reef system.…
Read MoreØrsted Announces West Ocean City Wind Power Maintenance / Ops Facility
Wind-power company Ørsted has announced plans to build an offshore wind operations and maintenance facility on Harbor Road in West Ocean City. It’s billed as the first emissions-free facility of…
Read MorePlanned Balloon Releases Are Now Illegal In Md.
Planned balloon releases are now against the law in Maryland. The ban officially takes effect today. Anyone who is 13 or older is prohibited from intentionally releasing balloons or organizing…
Read MoreMERR Institute Treats Rescued Seal Pup
A gray seal pup has been rescued from the Gordon’s Pond area. According to the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute, the male seal was found to be underweight and…
Read MoreGray Seal Pup Rescued, Rehabilitated, Released
As spring begins, Lewes-based Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute has been responding to several seal rescues. A gray seal pup was found on the South Bethany Beach over the…
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