A major beach nourishment project planned for four Delaware Bay communities has been delayed until fall 2027 because required property easements have not yet been secured.

Unlike recent years, the birds stayed in Delaware throughout the migration stopover instead of concentrating mainly in New Jersey.

Ocean City said cleanup crews will be wearing personal protective equipment as a standard safety precaution while handling the dead crabs.

Thousands of migrating shorebirds are stopping along the Delaware Bayshore this month as part of an annual journey from South America to Arctic breeding grounds, creating one of the region’s most significant wildlife spectacles.

DNREC officials have ordered the removal of a concrete dune crossover at Prime Hook Beach, ruling that the structure was built illegally and poses risks to the area’s fragile coastal environment.

DNREC invited photographers of all ages and backgrounds to submit standout images that capture the state’s natural beauty. A panel of judges scored entries based on visual effectiveness, originality, universal appeal and thematic relevance.

Plastic pieces, food wrappers and even a purse were among the items collected along Slaughter Beach during an Earth Day cleanup event Tuesday. 

The DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve will reopen for the 2025 season on Wednesday, April 2. 

A large crowd gathered at Assateague for the unveiling of Maryland’s new Bays license plate, which now includes recognition for all coastal bays.