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Delaware Bay

Coverage of Delaware Bay in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 5 · 09:30 UTCMost recent: Aug 10 · 10:00 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardensorganization1Camdenplace1New Jersey Board of Public Utilitiesorganization1Wanda Lopezperson1Jacqueline M. Santiago-Vicenteperson1urban heat island effecttopic1New Jersey Tree Foundationorganization1Cooper Point neighborhoodplace1WHYY News Climate Deskorganization1red knottopic1horseshoe crabtopic1U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serviceorganization1Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Controlorganization1Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissionorganization1New Jerseyplace1Delawareplace1Delaware River Basin Commissionorganization1PFAS chemicalstopic1Delaware Riverplace1Kristen Bowman Kavanaghperson1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEAug 10 · 10:00 UTCWHYY
    Camden nonprofit plans to keep bus riders cool with shade and pollinator gardens

    The nonprofit Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardens plans to combat Camden's urban heat island effect by installing four vegetated bus shelters across the city next summer. These 'blooming bus stops' will include shade trees, flowering plants, and painted pergolas, promoting public health through green infrastructure. The project is supported by a grant from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for reducing excessive urban heat.

  • SCIENCEAug 1 · 09:00 UTCWHYY
    Red knot populations improve slightly along Delaware Bay, but remain fraction of historic levels

    Red knot populations in Delaware Bay have shown slight improvement, with the highest single-day count since 2019, but remain significantly below historic levels. Overharvesting of horseshoe crabs, used for bait and biomedical purposes, has contributed to a 75% decline in red knot numbers since the 1980s. Delaware and New Jersey have implemented partial protections for horseshoe crabs, but recovery remains limited.

  • HEALTHJun 5 · 09:30 UTCWHYY
    New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River

    Toxic PFAS chemicals are widespread in the Delaware River and its fish, according to a Delaware River Basin Commission report. The study shows rising PFAS concentrations outpacing water volume, indicating ongoing discharges from industrial and wastewater sources. A new interactive tool maps PFAS hotspots in the basin.