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60-Second Public Service Announcements
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. An excellent time to go beachcombing is after a winter
storm. Storm waves churn up and deposit all kinds of interesting things
on the beach. One thing you might notice is a thin layer of black sand
covering the more typical white sands of the Mid-Atlantic coast. If
you examine the black sand closely in your hand, you'll see that the
dark grains are very small. They consist primarily of heavy, iron-rich
minerals such as magnetite. White sands, on the other hand, are composed
mainly of less dense minerals such as quartz and feldspar. Because
of their greater density, the dark sand grains are more difficult for
waves and currents to move. The high wave conditions of a storm, however,
can carry the black sand onto the beach, where it gets left behind
while white sands are moved along- or offshore. This is SeaTalk, a
public service announcement from the University of Delaware Sea Grant
College Program and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Do you know a great teacher who has a passion for marine science? Nominations for the 2007 Governor's Marine Science Teacher of the Year will be accepted beginning in January. Established in 2001 by the Delaware Sea Grant College Program in partnership with the Office of the Governor, the award is presented annually to an outstanding Delaware teacher who has a strong commitment to marine and aquatic science education. The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to a national science educators' conference. For more information, call the Marine Advisory Service at (302) 645-4346. That's (302) 645-4346. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. You may have heard warnings about the presence of toxins in seafood. Maybe you've reduced your seafood consumption as a result. However, the latest information about seafood safety and nutrition indicates that the benefits of including seafood in your diet far outweigh the risks. Seafood is lower in fat than most other protein sources, and the fat in seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids are good for your heart, brain, and eyes, and they have anti-inflammatory properties that may counteract a variety of health problems. For more information -- and a great recipe for vegetable fish chowder -- request a free copy of our updated bulletin "Seafood Is Good for You" by calling (302) 831-8083. That's (302) 831-8083. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. It's cold and flu season. If you're sniffing and coughing right now, you're probably suffering from a viral infection transmitted through the air. The oceans and estuaries of the world are loaded with viruses, too. The number of viruses in a single drop of water -- just one milliliter -- can range from 100,000 in the deep ocean to as many as 10 million in a productive estuary like the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay holds about 18 trillion gallons of water, which means that the number of viruses in the bay alone far exceeds the number of stars in the Milky Way. Most of these tiny particles don't cause disease in humans -- they infect bacteria, plankton, and other aquatic creatures instead and play an important role in the bay's ecology. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station. 60-Second Public Service Announcements
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. With an average length of three to four feet, the smooth dogfish shark is one of the most common shark species on the East Coast of the United States. Like most sharks, the smooth dogfish is not a man-eater. In fact, its teeth are small and flat and are designed to crush food such as crabs, shrimp, and lobsters. To increase public understanding of sharks, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program has produced an eight-page bulletin that includes a paper model of a smooth dogfish shark. With scissors and tape, school-age children can assemble this full-color, three-dimensional model in about 15 minutes and, at the same time, learn more about these interesting sea creatures. For more information, call the Marine Public Education Office at (302) 831-8083. That's (302) 831-8083. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Do you know how to do the Stingray Shuffle? It's not the latest dance craze, but rather a way to avoid getting stung by a stingray. Stingrays are generally peaceful bottom-dwellers, but they will lash out with their barbed tails if stepped on. Stingrays are uncommon in the Mid-Atlantic -- they prefer warmer southern waters. But whenever you're in the water, it's not a bad idea to slide or shuffle your feet slowly through the sand. Then rays and other bottom-dwelling creatures know to get out of the way. If you do get stung, remove the barb if doing so won?ft cause further injury. Apply pressure to stop any bleeding. Clean the wound thoroughly. Treat the pain by soaking the wound in water as hot as you can stand without burning -- the heat deactivates the stingray's venom. And always seek medical treatment because the likelihood of infection is high. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. What's blue and yellow and "just keeps swimming"? It's
not the blue tang character from the movie Finding Nemo, but it is called
DOERRI. In this case, DOERRI is an acronym for Delaware Oceanographic
and Environmental Research Remote Instrument, the smallest vessel in
the University of Delaware's research fleet. DOERRI is an autonomous
underwater vehicle, or AUV -- a 7-foot, 200-pound, torpedo-shaped, submersible
robot that carries a payload of sophisticated scientific equipment. Unlike
it's animated namesake, DOERRI does not suffer from short-term memory
loss. In fact its high-powered computer systems enable it to "learn" as
it operates and make its own decisions once it's underwater. It can be
outfitted for a wide range of research missions up to 30 hours long and
at depths of up to 500 feet. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement
from the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Delaware's most damaging coastal storm on record occurred 45 years ago. The Great Atlantic Coast Storm of 1962 was a stalled northeaster that coincided with higher-than-normal tides. The storm pounded the East Coast for three days in early March. Winds blew at speeds up to 60 miles an hour, while offshore waves grew to 40 feet. The storm surge in Breakwater Harbor at the mouth of Delaware Bay was the highest ever recorded. The storm caused significant alteration of the coastline from Florida northward to New England. Dunes were flattened, homes destroyed, and boardwalks wiped out along the Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey shorelines. The great storm of '62 offers valuable lessons to current coastal residents and municipalities who must prepare for the eventuality of another big storm. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station. 60-Second Public Service Announcements
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Here's your chance to enter one of the region's most popular cooking contests -- the University of Delaware's Crab Cake Cook-Off. All crab cake recipes are due Friday, August 10th. Doris Hicks, cook-off coordinator, and a select group of seafood professionals will choose eight recipes from those submitted to be prepared in front of a panel of judges at the 31st annual Coast Day on Sunday, October 7th, at the UD College of Marine and Earth Studies' campus in Lewes. The crab cakes will be judged on originality, abundance of crab meat, taste, and texture. First- through third-place winners will receive cash prizes. For more information and a copy of the rules and registration form, call the Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service at (302) 645-4346. That's (302) 645-4346. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. The horseshoe crabs are coming! The horseshoe crabs are coming! During the high tides associated with the full and new moons of late May and early June, horseshoe crabs come ashore, by the thousands, onto the beaches of the Delaware Bay to spawn. Every year, the Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service conducts a census of the horseshoe crab population at the peak of the spawning season. This information not only helps scientists determine whether the horseshoe crab population is threatened by overharvesting and habitat loss, but it also helps guide harvesting policy. To participate in the census and learn more about this valuable marine critter, call (302) 645-4346. That's (302) 645-4346. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Are you curious about issues that affect the marine environment? Then join us for the annual Ocean Currents Lecture Series at the University of Delaware College of Marine and Earth Studies campus in Lewes. The lectures are presented on the third Thursday of each month, from now through September. This year, the topics range from DNA technology to hurricanes. Each talk begins at 7:00 p.m. in Room 104 of Cannon Lab. Free and open to the public, the lectures include complimentary refreshments. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. For reservations and more information about upcoming lectures, please call (302) 645-4279. That's (302) 645-4279. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Eighty percent of all surf rescues in the United States are related to rip currents. Rip currents can form along any beach with breaking waves and are especially dangerous during high-surf conditions. They can catch even the strongest swimmer in their powerful path. Research scientists are working closely with the National Sea Grant Office, Delaware Sea Grant, and the National Weather Service to learn more about rip current development and behavior. This allows us to improve rip current forecasts and predictions. To find out how to break the grip of the rip, call the Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service at (302) 645-4346. That's (302) 645-4346. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
60-Second Public Service Announcements
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. From the frozen waters of the Antarctic, to hydrothermal vents over a mile deep on the ocean floor, to the familiar waters of the Delaware Bay, scientists at the UD College of Marine and Earth Studies are making history. Take a free tour of the College’s research complex in Lewes and see firsthand how world-class marine research is being conducted on marine and aquatic environments and on the different organisms that inhabit them. A trained volunteer will guide you on a one-hour walking tour of the college's facilities. Suitable for ages 12 and up, the tour also features a short video that highlights many of the college's research activities. Tours are offered every Friday, starting at 10:30 a.m., from now through August. For more information and to make a reservation, please call the Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service (302) 645-4346. That's (302) 645-4346. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Make a coastal connection at Coast Day! Mark your calendar for the 31st anniversary celebration of Coast Day on Sunday, October 7th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes. Tour the many different types of ships in the harbor, meet sea critters at the touch tanks, and hear modern-day explorers share the mysteries of the deep. Coast Day also features a crab cake cook-off, children's activities, research demonstrations, lectures, and much more. Admission is free, and parking is $2.00. For more information about this popular event, call (302) 831-8083. That's (302) 831-8083. Or visit our web site at www.ceoe.udel.edu. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. The tide comes in, and the tide goes out -- it's a continual process. For most of that time, the water moves quickly with a strong current. However, at slack tide, which occurs approximately one hour after high tide and low tide, the water moves at its slowest speed. Some anglers suggest that this is the best time to catch fish -- it is easier for fish to feed when they don't have to fight the water current. So before you grab that rod and reel, be sure and check the tide tables. If this timing doesn't fit your schedule, all is not lost. Areas where there is a drop-off in the bottom of the ocean or bay also create areas of still water where fish can more easily feed. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Many people return from a day at the beach with a pile of seashells. Most of these shells belong to either the bivalve or gastropod class of the animal kingdom. Bivalves have developed two shells, which are attached at one side by a hinge, to protect their soft body. Common bivalves include clams, scallops, and oysters. Gastropods, on the other hand, such as conchs and snails, have only a single shell that is either cone-shaped or spiraled inside. Most gastropods also have a foot that they use to move around in search of food. The foot is pulled into the shell when the animal is frightened. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
60-Second Public Service Announcements
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Make a coastal connection at the 31st celebration of Coast Day on Sunday, October 7th, at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can discover the many ways that the ocean touches your life. Tour ships in the harbor, meet sea critters at the touch tanks, and hear explorers share what they are learning about the ocean and our relationship with it. Coast Day also features a crab cake cook-off, children’s activities, research demonstrations, and much more. Admission is free, and parking is $2.00. For more information, call (302) 831-8083. That’s (302) 831-8083. Or visit our Web site at www.ceoe.udel.edu. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Congratulations to Donald Ott, the 2007 Governor’s Marine and Aquatic Science Teacher of the Year. Ott, who teaches 4th and 5th graders at Lulu Ross Elementary School in Milford, was chosen based on four major criteria: creativity, innovation, quality of teaching, and impact on students. The Delaware Sea Grant College Program and the Office of the Governor established the award six years ago, recognizing the importance of educating students about marine and aquatic resources. You can meet Mr. Ott at Coast Day, October 7th at the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes. There he will share his award-winning project ideas and teaching techniques.This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. While Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June through November, peak hurricane season occurs from August through October. The threat of a major hurricane making landfall on the East Coast is greatest in mid- to late-September when warm ocean waters and light winds create the best conditions for hurricane formation. Are you prepared? The next time a storm strikes, you may not have much time to act, so it’s best to develop a family preparedness plan well in advance of a storm threat. Preparation is the key to keeping your family and property safe from extreme wind and flooding. For more information, call 302-645-4258. That’s 302-645-4258. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Have you ever thought about where water goes after it falls from the clouds? Scientists use the term watershed to describe an area of land draining into a waterway such as a stream, lake, or river. Watersheds can be as small as the area around your neighborhood stream or as large as all the land that drains into Delaware Bay. No matter its size or location, every watershed eventually leads to the ocean. You, me, everyone lives in a watershed! Many of our everyday activities—such as washing vehicles, walking pets, and fertilizing lawns—can affect watershed health. To learn how you can protect your watershed and keep your waterways clean and healthy, visit www.dnrec.delaware.gov and click on “Watershed Teams.” This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
60-Second Public Service Announcements
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Do you like seafood? If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. Americans consumed 4.9 billion pounds of fish and shellfish last year. That’s an average of 16.5 pounds per person, an 11 percent increase from 2001. Maybe people are getting the message that seafood is rich in nutrients and protein, low in calories, and high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Baked, broiled, steamed, or grilled, seafood is a great food to add to your weekly shopping list. For information on purchasing, storing, and preparing seafood, call the Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service at 302-645-4346 or visit www.ceoe.udel.edu/seagrant. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. While summer beach season is over, you can still make a coastal connection during the winter months. Consider some new and exciting ways to serve up your seafood dishes—try the creative, award-winning recipes from the 2007 Coast Day Crab Cake Cook-Off and the Great Seafood Chowder Challenge! The Coast Day recipes are healthy, fun to make, and have a new twist every year. Try them out on your family and friends, and see if you agree with the Coast Day judges. For free copies of this year’s winning Coast Day recipes, call the Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service at (302) 645-4346. That’s (302) 645-4346. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. In terms of people, Delaware’s beachfront may seem pretty quiet this time of year, but there’s still plenty of motion in the ocean. Sand is constantly moving along the Delaware shoreline, carried by waves and currents. When waves approach the coast at an angle, they generate longshore currents which carry sand in the surf zone along the beach. Sand transport is most noticeable when large storm waves and strong currents slam the shore. However, even a gentle current can carry lots of sand. Waves and currents move as much as 200,000 cubic yards of sand along the Delaware coast each year. That’s equivalent to 20,000 dump truck loads! This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, and this station.
This is SeaTalk: Ocean News from the University of Delaware. Blue crabs make up one of the most important fisheries in the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays. And each summer, many of us enjoy pulling up a chair and a crab mallet next to a pile of the steamed crustaceans. But just like beach umbrellas, blue crabs seem to disappear when summer wanes. Where do they go? As the bay cools in the fall, blue crabs migrate to deeper water. There, they’ll hunker down in the mud and sand until the water warms again, usually in April. During spring, blue crabs return to shallower areas to feed, mate, and—perhaps—try to snag your bait without ending up on a newspaper-covered picnic table!
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