But it grows so thick that it blocks sunlight for underwater plants and can disrupt the marine ecosystem. In some areas, brown tides have caused huge economic losses to the tourism and fishing industries. University scientists are conducting laboratory studies this winter to determine the potential for algal blooms and the conditions under which they may begin in the Inland Bays. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station. Ocean News from the University of Delaware.
Sharks are an often misunderstood but very important component of the undersea community.
Delaware Bay is a nursery area for shark species including smooth dogfish, sand tiger, and sandbar sharks. Most sharks have few young and take a long time to mature. Delaware Sea Grant has published a free bulletin to help you learn more about sharks. This is SeaTalk, a public service announcement from the University of Delaware Sea Grant College Program and this station.