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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Online dashboard explores HABs and community health
Interactive online dashboard helps visualize community health risks in three lenses By Heather Triezenberg Algae…
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Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry
By Daniel O’Keefe Preliminary results show revenues were down over $6 million from 2019, but…
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Report highlights successes and challenges of green infrastructure projects
Stormwater runoff from rain or melting snow can negatively affect water quality in nearby streams,…
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2021 Michigan Fish Producers Association Annual Conference
Saturday, January 23, 2021 10am–5pm EST Join us virtually to learn about topics relevant for the commercial fishing industry that includes research, regulations, and fish tales. Feel free to join when a topic sounds interesting! You may join or leave w …
Life of the Straits, Winter Edition!
Do the winter blues have you down? Join the Winter Series of our Life of the Straits program! Come explore the variety of winter activities that can be done in the Straits of Mackinac region, right from the comfort of your own home! Each virtual sessio …
NOSB Great Lakes Bowl (Virtual)
What is it? The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is a national academic competition where teams of high school students compete for the regional and national title. The matches feature quiz-bowl style rounds and challenge questions that test a team’ …
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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.
