by genlang | May 27, 2021 | News
Congratulations to Todd Marsee, Michigan Sea Grant’s graphic designer and photographer, whose striking snapshot of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore was featured in the NOAA Office for Coastal Management photo contest. The “Coastal Management in...
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 marsee | May 3, 2021 | News
Meaghan Gass and Brandon Schroeder, Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University Extension; and Marte Kitson, Minnesota Sea Grant – April 28, 2021 Have fun finding and sharing Michigan biodiversity – the variety of wild, living things in a given area....
by marsee | Apr 22, 2021 | News
By Mary Bohling Paddlers can learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species through a free online course. With the temperatures warming up, it is time to start thinking about getting back on the water. Paddle sports are a great way to enjoy the wonderful...