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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A family fishing tradition brings fun, fond memories and some good eats!
By Brandon Schroeder I grew up fishing and playing outside a lot. My cousin (left)…
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Northern Michigan Indigenous community’s values form backbone of guidance framework
Stewardship. Resilience. Autonomy. A northern Michigan Ojibwe nation is working with Michigan Sea Grant-supported researchers…
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“Very cute and very slimy” — lake sturgeon find homes in Saginaw Bay rivers
“It was very cute and very slimy.” That was one child’s reaction to holding a…
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Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities
This four-part virtual series, …
Aquaculture Education: Swimming From Great Lakes To Great Seas
A Global Scholar Presentation …
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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.
