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Recirculating fish farm offers both economic and environmental benefits

Recirculating fish farm offers both economic and environmental benefits

by genlang | Feb 12, 2024 | News, Uncategorized

A new research project has shown that integrated multitrophic aquaculture, or IMTA, is showing promise in the future as a key component of aquaculture in the Midwest. Michigan Sea Grant Director Silvia Newell, along with Dr. Kevin Neves, associate teaching professor...
Seven years of seafood (and more): a Freshwater Feasts retrospective

Seven years of seafood (and more): a Freshwater Feasts retrospective

by marsee | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

Back in 2016, Michigan Sea Grant’s communications team had an idea: We’re surrounded by people who love to cook and eat fish — why not feature some of their favorite dishes in a food blog?  Thus, Freshwater Feasts was born.  The blog is the spiritual successor...
Grant program helps marinas offer vital pumpout service

Grant program helps marinas offer vital pumpout service

by marsee | Oct 2, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

The Michigan Boating Pumpout Grant Program helps public and private marinas reduce pollution from boats by providing funds for new or upgraded pumpout stations and waste reception facilities. These projects allow boaters to safely dispose of recreational boater sewage...
Intern update: Monitoring freshwater acidification in Lake Huron

Intern update: Monitoring freshwater acidification in Lake Huron

by genlang | Aug 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

Editor’s note: This article was written by 2023 MISG summer undergraduate intern Madalyn SaddlerThis summer, I had the opportunity to work as an environmental research intern at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Born and raised in Alpena, Michigan, I was first...
Aquaculture Challenge student competition encourages STEM learning, innovation, and career development

Aquaculture Challenge student competition encourages STEM learning, innovation, and career development

by marsee | Aug 17, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

MISG-led Aquaculture Challenge engages students in STEM learning, innovation, and career development by developing aquaponics systems and business plans. The Aquaculture Challenge is a collaboration between MISG and Lake Superior State University (LSSU). The program...
Intern update: Join us for a day on the S/V Steelhead!

Intern update: Join us for a day on the S/V Steelhead!

by genlang | Jul 19, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

Editor’s note: This post was jointly written by 2023 interns Hadley VandeVusse and Ava Tackabury. Photo credits go to Ava Tackabury. Hi! My name is Hadley VandeVusse, and I am a rising senior at the University of Michigan. I am majoring in Earth and...
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