A dead humpback whale remains stranded more than a mile off the Delaware coast, as the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute worked for hours Wednesday trying to bring the mammal to shore, but their efforts were unsuccessful, as the mammal is stuck on a sandbar due to its weight.
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A 14-ton humpback whale has been buried in the sand after washing ashore at Conquest Road in Delaware Seashore State Park March 12, drawing both awe and sadness from onlookers.
A 35-foot, 14-ton humpback whale has been spotted off Conquest Road.
A 25-year-old Milton man was arrested Tuesday after leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach. Authorities are still searching for a second motorcyclist who fled the scene.
While it’s another chilly weekend on the coast, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy. You can stay inside or bundle up and enjoy some nature.
DNREC has announced significant progress in its emergency dredging and beach nourishment project on the north side of the Indian River Inlet.
High pressure will bring dry but cold conditions to Delmarva Monday into Tuesday, with temperatures hovering near 40 degrees. Snow showers will likely stay north and west of the region.
The Indian River Marina will close temporarily to accommodate the Indian River Inlet Dredging and Beach Nourishment project. The closure, lasting two weeks, will allow crews to assemble dredging equipment, though other beach areas will remain open for public access.
Monday's deadline comes days after the U.S. Department of the Interior for Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced its approval of the country’s tenth commercial large-scale offshore wind energy project.
The North Inlet Bay Area parking lot will be closed on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22 due to ongoing dune repairs, following the Indian River Inlet flooding Aug. 18.