by marsee | May 8, 2026 | News
Michigan Sea Grant recently launched nine new research projects with funding of nearly $1.5 million to track seasonal movements and populations of smallmouth bass in Saginaw Bay, investigate sand dune restoration and stabilization, study wild rice as a tool for...
by marsee | May 7, 2026 | News
Michigan Sea Grant’s bumper crop of 13 undergraduate interns are about to launch their summer projects. Our summer undergraduate internship program supports students pursuing Great Lakes stewardship or research projects with non-profits, government agencies, or...
by marsee | May 6, 2026 | News
A new study examined the beliefs and behaviors of anglers around health messaging regarding exposure to contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), from eating locally caught fish. Researchers found that although many anglers were aware of...
by marsee | Apr 30, 2026 | News
It may – or may not – be a harmful algal bloom. Learn how to identify a HAB! By Erica Anculle, and Geneva Langeland Ever looked at a lake and noticed something strange or unexpected floating on the water’s surface? What should you do next? It’s good to rule out if...
by marsee | Apr 21, 2026 | News
Whether you’re fishing, paddling, or just enjoying your own back yard, you can take part in Great Lakes science. Participatory science, sometimes called citizen science, allows people to contribute to knowledge and research, regardless of their scientific background....
by marsee | Apr 15, 2026 | News
A new documentary, brewery collaborations, local stories, and more capture the increasing community support for restoration of lake sturgeon, a native Great Lakes fish once abundant in Michigan rivers and lakes. These iconic fish can reach 3-6 feet long and 50-150...
