Mark your calendars: Sunday, October 3, 2010!

Looking for a fun, educational event for the whole family? Mark your calendars for Coast Day, Sunday, October 3, 2010!

• Tour research ships, meet scientists in their labs, and try lots of cool hands-on activities.
• See what’s being done to ensure that our coastal and marine resources remain healthy and available for future generations to enjoy.
• Take an up-close look at dogfish sharks and other marine life and find out how they live.
• Compete for prizes and enjoy fresh-cooked seafood and other culinary delights.

The University of Delaware’s Coast Day, held at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes, introduces thousands of people each year to the wonders of the sea and the importance of Delaware’s marine and coastal resources.

Hosted by the UD College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, Coast Day began 33 years ago as a small open house designed to introduce visitors to our research. Public interest was so great that Coast Day rapidly evolved into a major event. Now, Coast Day is a highly anticipated Delaware tradition.

Coast Day offers something for everyone. Visitors enjoy hands-on exhibits, lectures on popular science topics, ship and laboratory tours, crab races, a crab cake cook-off, seafood cooking demonstrations, a boat show, and much more.

Kids have special opportunities to speak with marine scientists and learn firsthand about their discoveries. They can also explore the many fascinating careers available in environmental science fields.

Over the years, more than 200,000 visitors—from nearly all 50 states and several foreign countries—have flocked to Coast Day to learn about cutting-edge coastal and marine research, explore the aquatic world, sample delicious coastal fare, and have a great time.

Admission is free!

For more information about this event, call the University of Delaware Marine Public Education Office at 302-831-8083, the Delaware Sea Grant Program at 302-645-4346 or e-mail us at MarineCom@udel.edu.

2009 Resources for download:

Crab Cake Cook-off rules and entry form
Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2009

Exhibitor Information and Forms
Exhibitor & Vendor Letter
Exhibitor & Vendor Policies
Delaware Temporary Food Permit

Exhibitor & Vendor Registration Forms
Online registration
Downloadable PDF
Deadline: August 10, 2009

High School Video Contest rules and entry form are available here >
Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2009

5th Grade Essay Contest rules and entry form are available here >
Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2009

Climate Connections Gallery Check out great ideas for combating climate change from visitors to the 2009 Coast Day special exhibit here > See what happened! Download the 2009 program map! Full size, high resolution (7 MB) Reduced size, low resolution (2.3 MB) 2009 Coast Day poster available for download in PDF format! Full size, high resolution poster (10 MB) Letter size, low resolution flyer (225 KB)

Check Out the News from Coast Day Learn more about Coast Day by accessing Coast Day press releases, photos, audio clips, and video at our Media Center

Find your way to the Hugh R. Sharp Campus!
View a map here >