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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Feathers and Fish: Photos from Winged Wonders Camp
To say that Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator Elliot Nelson loves birds would be an…
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Frogs, toads, and snakes star in inaugural “School of Green” event
Earlier this summer, frogs, toads, and snakes invaded the Ann Arbor Senior Center. Fortunately, they…
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More sturgeon to be released into Saginaw Bay Watershed during public events on Aug. 19
Local, state, and federal partners invite the public to a lake sturgeon release celebration on…
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Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities
This four-part virtual series, …
Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism: Sustainability and Climate Change
The MSU Extension Tourism 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.
