Tag Archives: bay critters

Get Triggered!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Chris Bason

“Does anyone know what this fish is,” was a common post on a favorite bay-related Facebook page of mine this summer.  Accompanying were photos of a vertically-flat fish with a big head tapered down to a small mouth with sharp … Continue reading →

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How did the Diamondback Terrapin Evolve?

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Chris Bason

The turtles of Delaware are a pretty diverse group.  We have about 10 species of solely freshwater turtles and 4 species of sea turtles that spend almost their entire life in the ocean.  But there is only one species that … Continue reading →

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The Other Raptor

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Chris Bason

What is the most iconic bird of the Inland Bays? Most of us would say the osprey or the bald eagle – the commanding predators of the water that have become symbols of the coast. But there is another raptor that … Continue reading →

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Boots In the Water: My First Seining Experience

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Communications Specialist

Recently, Bayside Fenwick Island held it’s second annual ‘Links to the Bay 5k’, an excellent 5k event benefitting us here at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.As the new Development Coordinator for the CIB, I was originally going to … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock: Why Our Volunteers Count Fish!

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Andrew McGowan

The CIB’s Inshore Fish Seining Program is just preparing to wrap up for the season. An almost entirely volunteer-based effort, this project gathers data on the fish species found in the shallow shore-zone areas of the Inland Bays. Every year … Continue reading →

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3 Facts You Didn’t Know About Delaware’s Inland Bays

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Communications Specialist

1 – Blowing Open an InletWhat makes the Rehoboth, Indian River and Little Assawoman Bays considered Inland Bays? The long strip of barrier beach and the Indian River Inlet make all the difference. This is where the freshwater rivers and … Continue reading →

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3 Unexpected Fish Species Found in the Inland Bays

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Communications Specialist

  Mummichogs, horseshoe crabs, and shrimp galore! Seining in the Inland Bays can turn up a number of common species that call our estuary home. But what about the surprise species – the one’s you don’t always expect? Let’s take a … Continue reading →

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