by marsee | Jul 15, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
The invasion of zebra and quagga mussels dealt a heavy blow to many Great Lakes fisheries, but new research suggests that the humble sheephead has been a key player in the recent decline of invasive mussels in western Lake Erie. By Dan O’Keefe The zebra mussel...
by marsee | Jul 14, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
Researchers’ painstaking documentation saves the tales of commercial fishing vessels. By Brandon Schroeder, Michigan Sea Grant, and Cassandra Sadler, NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary The wooden gill net fishing tug Katherine V fished through the height, and...
by genlang | Jul 1, 2026 | News
Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, this Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage trail story explores how fisheries have shaped Michigan and our country throughout history; and how these stories live on today through the people, fish, and fishing that connect our...
by marsee | Jun 16, 2026 | News
Fishing is sometimes thought of as an expensive hobby that drives coastal tourism, but it can also be an affordable way to harvest food and enjoy the great outdoors close to home. By Daniel O’Keefe Recreational fishing means many things to many people. For some,...
by marsee | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Not all theatergoers expect to start their evening with a presentation about quagga mussels and sea lamprey, but patrons at Plymouth’s Penn Theater were eager for precisely that. The Penn Theater hosts a series called “Science on Screen,” where they show a movie...
by marsee | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator Angela Scapini is working to develop and grow a partnership that brings Great Lakes programs to kids and young adults with disabilities. Last summer, Angela spent four weeks with 32 day-campers through the St. Clair Shores...
