Coast Day

Sunday, Oct. 7, Hugh R. Sharp Campus, Lewes. Our 25th annual festival features marine lectures, exhibits, ship tours, seafood, and more! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking: $2. Contact: (302) 831-8083.

Extreme 2001: A Deep-Sea Odyssey

Hot smokers, weird worms, ghost-like crabs . . . follow along as our scientists explore hydrothermal vents in the Pacific Ocean, October 15 – November 1. Web site: www.ocean.udel.edu/extreme2001

Lunch & Lecture Series

Enjoy lunch at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington while learning about the latest UD marine research. Held fall through spring, noon to 1 p.m. Cost: $10. Contact: (302) 831-8062.

Marine Science Tours

Take a free tour of the college's research facilities at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes. Tours may be scheduled for groups of five or more people, ages 12 and up, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Contact: (302) 645-4346.

Web Site

From video clips on marine research to an interactive ocean habitat, free publications, and other neat stuff, you'll find an ocean of information on our Web site: www.ocean.udel.edu