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...
by marsee | Jun 12, 2026 | News
In addition to funding research projects around the state, Michigan Sea Grant also supports staff members pursuing their own research inquiries. In 2025, Michigan Sea Grant staff published five peer-reviewed articles on subjects from fisheries to harmful algal blooms....
by marsee | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Facing a backlog of species profile reviews, the Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS) database team created an effective new review process that has increased participation from external experts and led to improved quality and...
by marsee | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Michigan Sea Grant’s kayak safety training workshops and online resources are meeting needs for paddlers around the state — and prompted at least one paddler to make a potentially life-saving switch. Paddlesports are a rapidly growing recreational activity in...
