Are there crabs in the Delaware Bay?


Are there crabs in the Delaware Bay? The Delaware Bay hosts the world's largest concentrations of spawning horseshoe crabs.


Do people swim in the Delaware Bay?

For swimming, walking, playing, reading or snoozing on the beach, the Delaware Bay's beaches strongly rival any ocean beach. Here you'll find quiet, beautiful, and uncrowded beaches.


Is it safe to swim in Delaware Bay?

The waters of the Inland Bays and Delaware Bay may contain organisms that could be harmful to one's health, particularly for persons with certain medical conditions or compromised immune systems. Swimming could result in an increased risk of rashes, infections or gastrointestinal distress.