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Conserving Marine Animals With Delaware License Plate

Marine Animal License Plate, merrinstitute.org

LEWES, Del. (AP) - Delaware drivers can now display their love for marine animals with a special license plate.

The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute license plate is being offered to state residents for a fee of $50. The nonprofit group, dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles, will receive $35 of the fee.

Suzanne Thurman, executive director of the group, says the plates are available at Division of Motor Vehicles locations. She says residents can purchase the plates online at the end of the month.

The Daily Times of Salisburyreports the plate was designed by local artist Karin Snoots and depicts marine animals, such as sea turtles, seals and dolphins.  

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.