by genlang | May 24, 2021 | News
Lake sturgeon are going viral! In April, researchers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found a 240-pound lake sturgeon in the Detroit River. The news — coupled with a striking photo of a researcher lying on the floor of their boat next to a person-sized...
by genlang | May 21, 2021 | News
People exploring West Michigan’s dunes may encounter a sensitive and complex wetland ecosystem called an “interdunal wetland.” These habitats form in the troughs between dunes where conditions are marked by one constant: change. Water levels can fluctuate widely...
by genlang | May 18, 2021 | News
Listening to podcasts is an excellent way to learn about Great Lakes topics, from mysterious crayfish invasions to diving for shipwrecks. Introduced, produced by Wisconsin Sea Grant, focuses on aquatic invasive species. Hosts Bonnie Willison and Sydney Widell tour an...
by genlang | Apr 12, 2021 | News
The open waters of the Great Lakes and more than 11,000 inland lakes draw boaters from all over Michigan who want to enjoy these beautiful waters. Unfortunately, many services provided at marinas — such as boat maintenance, chemical and fuel storage, and bottom...
by genlang | Mar 31, 2021 | News
Each March, the Michigan Science Teachers Association hosts a conference for educators to network with colleagues, share resources, and learn new ways to engage their students. Michigan Sea Grant is proud to help sponsor this annual event, where we usually enjoy...
by genlang | Mar 31, 2021 | News
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educators Meaghan Gass and Dan O’Keefe received awards this winter that celebrate their career achievements and the power of partnership. Meaghan Gass, based in the Saginaw Bay region, received the Michigan Department of Natural Resources...
