URI vs. UD for marine biology

I’m having trouble choosing between Univ. of Rhode Island and Univ. of Delaware. I can see myself at both schools but URI is kind of in the middle of nowhere, and I love Main Street and the busier vibe of UD. The problem is that I’m majoring in marine bio, and URI is right near the water, but UD is about an hour away. I know some people are gonna say proximity to the water doesn’t matter, but wherever I go I want that hands-on experience. Please give me any feedback on what you know about the schools or their programs…I really need to hear more about the program at UD especially! Thanks :slight_smile: