Dedicated to the protection and sustainable use of the Great Lakes and coastal resources.
Michigan Sea Grant is a cooperative program of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We fund research, education, and outreach projects designed to foster science-based decisions about the use and conservation of Great Lakes resources.
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Summer interns clean up Belle Isle, study fish health, and more
From testing underwater robots to leading trash clean-ups on Belle Isle, Michigan Sea Grant’s interns…
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Project will lead to improved coastal resources and shoreline management
Michigan Sea Grant welcomes new research program manager
Michigan Sea Grant is pleased to welcome Michael Fraker as our new research program manager. …
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FOOD SOVEREIGNTY SYMPOSIUM AND FESTIVAL
Now accepting in-person and virtual registrations for the 2021 Food Sovereignty Symposium & Festival. In-person registration is $150 plus an additional $50 for the first day at the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Lunches each day and dinner on the s …
South Haven research update
On Wednesday, Sept. 22, come to South Haven City Hall for a public presentation about an ongoing research project investigating sediment transport and coastal resilience on Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Michigan Tech Professor Guy Meadows and Michigan Sea …
MI Paddle Stewards: Grand Haven
2021 Invasive Species Paddle Experienced paddlers are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a two-hour paddle (with kayaks and gear provided by Michigan Sea Grant) on a nearby water trail! Participation is free thanks to funding from the …
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Place-Based Education
Sometimes, the best way to learn Great Lakes science is by getting outdoors! Through Michigan Sea Grant’s place-based education programs, students and adults can collect and analyze real-world data, visit aquatic critters in their natural habitats, and participate in habitat restoration projects. Learn about some of the programs below.
