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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Science in the Sanctuary students capture local fisheries heritage stories
Alpena High School students uncover, share local knowledge and stories about how Lake Huron fisheries…
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Place-Based Education Conference
Building Strong and Transformative Communities Together November 7-9, 2019 Flint, Michigan The Great Lakes Stewardship…
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Open position for Sea Grant Educator in Escanaba, MI
Sea Grant Extension educators serve a variety of stakeholder groups, but no single educator can…
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Summer Discovery Cruises: The Nature of Lake St. Clair
Take an educational cruise on Lake St. Clair to discover the rich variety of aquatic life that makes Lake St. Clair so special. Plants, animals, and habitats — including one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas — will be explored.
Summer Discovery Cruises: Lighthouses of Lake St. Clair
Note: This is a 3-hour cruise. Join a representative from the Save Our South Channel Lights organization to learn the history of the two lighthouses built on Lake St. Clair in 1855 to guide vessels through the treacherous St. Clair Flats. Learn about n …
Summer Discovery Cruises: The Nature of Lake St. Clair
Take an educational cruise on Lake St. Clair to discover the rich variety of aquatic life that makes Lake St. Clair so special. Plants, animals, and habitats — including one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas — will be explored.
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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.
