At Michigan Sea Grant, we’re committed to research, outreach, and education to foster healthy Great Lakes coastal ecosystems, communities, and economies throughout Michigan.
Research
We invest in research to develop science-based solutions to Michigan’s environmental challenges. We support graduate fellows and undergraduate interns as they work with nonprofits, state and federal agencies, and decision makers to put Great Lakes research and stewardship into practice.
- Explore our current funded projects.
- Meet our 2025 undergraduate interns.
- See what previous researchers have discovered about migrating marsh birds and invasive mussels.
Education
We connect K-12 students, educators, and adult learners with the Great Lakes through public events, workshops, camps, classroom activities, and field trips.
- Learn about the value of Mi Fresh Fish.
- Find fresh, engaging classroom materials through the Center for Great Lakes Literacy.
- Brush up on your bird-watching skills with “Michigan Birding 101”.
Outreach
We bring together community members, regulators, scientists, and policymakers to develop and enact meaningful strategies that make Michigan communities and ecosystems safer and more resilient.
- Explore our Saginaw Bay habitat restoration partnership with federal and state agencies.
- Learn how we’re helping marinas and boaters protect Michigan waters.
- Discover our food safety program that sets up fish producers and processors for success.
Our work is a smart investment in Michigan
- We turned $19 million of federal and state funding into nearly $86 million in direct economic benefits for Michigan in 2018-23. For every $1 in core funding we receive, we generate $4 in value for Michigan.
- In 2018-2023, we invested $3.5 million in 21 research projects that are addressing harmful algal blooms, boosting economic development in coastal communities, and more.
- We also supported 53 undergraduate interns and 20 graduate fellows, shaping Michigan’s next generation of scientists and stewards.
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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.
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