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Scientists try to solve mystery of Red Knot decline

May 12, 2011

Larry Niles of the Shore Bird Recovery Project, leads an annual migratory bird banding project on the Delaware every May. The red knots, which come to Delaware Bay this time of year to feed on horseshoe crab eggs are the major study. Populations continue to crash even with a horseshoe crab harvesting ban.

Delaware Bay Designated as a “Site of Hemispheric Importance to Shorebirds”

Apr 21, 2011

At least six shorebird species use the bay as a last major stopover point as they complete their journey to arctic breeding areas. These include Red Knot, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling, and Semipalmated Sandpiper. All of these species have experienced a decline in their overall population. It is precisely for the protection of our shorebird resource that Delaware Bay was designated the first WHSRN Site of Hemispheric Importance in May 1986.

Restoring America’s Delta

Apr 15, 2011

Reference:  The Cornell Lab of Ornithology The BP disaster caused upheaval and damage to the people and wildlife of the Mississippi Delta’s vast ecosystem. But it was also only the latest addition to a list of injuries the region has suffered over time,...

Crest Memorial Students Help Diamondback Terrapins

Apr 14, 2011

Custom Turtle Tiles To Be Sold in the Institute’s Tidepool Store A literature class of 6th graders and an enrichment class of 8th graders at Crest Memorial School, both taught by Wayne Rowe, have used a book and ceramic tiles to help turtles. When the 6th...

Penguin rescue operation under way after south Atlantic oil spill

Apr 5, 2011

(CNN) — On an island chain located halfway between Africa and Argentina, local authorities say a massive penguin rescue operation is under way.  A mix of island officials and resident volunteers are struggling to save tens of thousands of Northern Rockhopper...

EHT Teen’s Art Winning Competitions

Apr 4, 2011

Atlantic City Press – By MICHELLE POST Staff Writer Ryan Van Dongen, 14, of Egg Harbor Township, was about 3 years old when his mother realized he had artistic talent. “He was born with it,” said mom Kimberly Van Dongen, an account manager at the Federal...

Avalon Installs New System to Protect Turtles on Blvd.

Apr 1, 2011

 (Avalon, NJ)—The Avalon Department of Public Works has installed brand new tubing along Avalon Boulevard to provide greater protection and safety for adult female diamondback terrapin turtles. The new tubing will prevent the turtles from a dangerous crossing across...