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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MISG director retires after three decades of Great Lakes research
At the end of 2022, Michigan Sea Grant’s director will hang up his hat and…
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Farewell message from Director Tom Johengen
Michigan Sea Grant Director Tom Johengen retires at the end of 2022. Here are his…
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Sampling microbes in an unappealing cocktail
There’s nothing like an open septic tank to make a person appreciate the value of…
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Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism: Sustainability and Climate Change
The MSU Extension Tourism Team …
Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities
This four-part virtual series, …
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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.
