by marsee | Jun 20, 2023 | News
Some algal blooms contain toxins that can be harmful to animals or humans. By Heather Triezenberg Algae are tiny, microscopic plants or cyanobacteria that live in most waterbodies, and when they grow to a size that can be seen, this is called an algal bloom. Some...
by genlang | Jun 16, 2023 | News
Michigan Sea Grant (MISG) welcomes Dr. Silvia Santa Maria Newell, a microbial ecologist and nutrient biogeochemist, as our new director, starting June 1, 2023. In addition to serving as MISG director, Silvia also serves as a professor at the University of Michigan...
by genlang | May 20, 2023 | News
In 2023, we’re supporting 10 undergraduate summer interns, representing 6 colleges and universities. They’ll be studying lake whitefish spawning patterns, monitoring Lake Huron acidification, refining PFAS communications, and more. Meet our current...
by genlang | Apr 24, 2023 | News
Dr. Michael Fraker, 44, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, while under hospice care at the University of Michigan hospital due to kidney failure and complications from long-term dialysis. Mike was a well-respected scientist and dedicated researcher, administrator,...
by marsee | Apr 18, 2023 | News
COVID-19 funds launch of a Michigan fisheries consumer educational marketing campaign. Lauren Jescovitch Michigan Sea Grant is working collaboratively with fish producers on the Mi Fresh Fish educational marketing campaign. An advertising campaign began in January...
by genlang | Apr 6, 2023 | News
For those who want a bird’s-eye view of Michigan Sea Grant’s activities, a new “By the Numbers” brochure is now available online. The document provides a snapshot of Michigan Sea Grant programs and priorities, statistics from 2021, a look at...
