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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Winter bird-watching in the eastern Upper Peninsula is like an outdoor treasure hunt!
Elliot Nelson, Michigan Sea Grant Michigan Sea Grant’s Elliot Nelson offers insider tips to help…
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Internship Opportunity: Promote Resilience in Commercial Fishing Communities
Background The National Working Waterfront Network (NWWN) is a national collective of individuals, businesses, non-profit…
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Interns help restore a Detroit urban garden
Last summer, Michigan Sea Grant helped support two interns working to restore an urban garden…
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Michigan Aquaculture Association Workshop 2022
35th Annual Meeting You are cordially invited to attend the Michigan Aquaculture Association’s 2022 Annual Meeting, to be held January 20, 2022 at the Doherty Hotel in Clare, Michigan. Our Annual Meeting is open not only to members, but also anyone wit …
Michigan Fish Producers Association Educational Workshop
The MFPA Convention Workshops will be hosted virtually in 2022. This is a free and virtual program hosted by Michigan Sea Grant. This program will be split into two sessions: Speaker presentations (Speaker list will be released as soon as it is finaliz …
2022 Aquaculture Challenge Virtual Open House and Team Meet and Greet
The Aquaculture Challenge is a competition held by Lake Superior State University and the Michigan Sea Grant program. Teams sponsored by a school or after school organization (ie.e 4-H, FFA, etc) are tasked with creating their own small-scale aquaponic …
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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.
