Guided Tours Of The Hugh R. Sharp Campus

July 15th, 2019 - 10:00 am

Guided Tours Of The Hugh R. Sharp Campus
The University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment offers free guided tours of the Hugh R. Sharp campus in Lewes, Del., to introduce the public to marine science and the research activities of the college.

Summer Tours
Beach visitors and coastal residents alike can learn about ocean research with a tour of our campus in Lewes, located a few miles west of Cape Henlopen State Park.

The University’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE) offers free tours from June through August to give an inside look at marine science in action.

Knowledgeable guides lead groups through state-of-art ocean laboratories where CEOE and Delaware Sea Grant College Program researchers are tackling aspects of environmental challenges such as climate change, sea level rise, renewable energy, fish ecology and harmful algal blooms.

At the Global Visualization Lab, visitors can see how researchers use satellites, surface monitors and underwater robots to study ocean phenomena. Other highlights include explanations of work underway aboard the fleet of research vessels and the 2-megawatt wind turbine that powers campus operations.

Visitors can view a 200-footlong museum-quality exhibit that transports guests from the ocean depths to shallow waters to the coastline, with explanations of researchers' work along the way. The wall mural and informative panels received a 2014 American Inhouse Design Award from Graphic Design USA, ranking the display among the top 15 percent of more than 4,000 entries.

Illustrating life closer to shore, two large aquariums house fish from Delaware Bay and explain local marine habitats. Visitors can also stop by the greenhouse to learn about a seashore plant that can withstand rising sea levels and filter land-based pollution before it enters waterways.

Visitors are encouraged to ask questions and return to campus to learn more on the first Sunday in October for Coast Day, the college’s annual celebration of the sea.

In June, tours begin at 10 a.m. on Fridays. In July and August, tours begin at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Visit www.ceoe.udel.edu/community/tours for more information.

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