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Shipwreck museum shares tales of tragic loss on the Great Lakes
Published on December 19, 2016
Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald just one of the stories Whitefish Bay site shares. -
NOAA Marine Debris Calendar celebrates student voices, student art
Published on December 14, 2016
Alpena students bring a Great Lakes perspective to the global marine debris issue. -
Evaluating the Great Lakes Education Program: GLEP plus students equals science!
Published on December 14, 2016
The Great Lakes Education Program concluded its 26th year of advancing Great Lakes literacy this fall. What impact does GLEP education have on students? -
Explore Michigan’s wonderful world of crayfish
Published on December 12, 2016
A new poster celebrates biodiversity of these freshwater crustaceans. -
Winter fishing in Michigan on ice-free waters worth the effort
Published on December 12, 2016
Here are some tips to help anglers get ready to hit the water. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators
Published on December 11, 2016
Always look for balanced, evidence-based information when tackling an issue that’s important to you, new Extension educator Elliot Nelson advises. -
Biology’s new frontier could have big implications for Great Lakes fish
Published on December 5, 2016
New research shows that epigenetics play a major role in the domestication of hatchery trout. -
Are there tsunamis in the Great Lakes?
Published on December 5, 2016
Yes, but not from earthquakes -- meteorological events can trigger rapidly moving waves. -
Policy brief aims to improve boater education and prevent spread of aquatic invaders
Published on December 2, 2016
Michigan boaters want to protect our waters from invaders. New recommendations may help in teaching them how. -
Construction underway in the Detroit River on Stony Island Restoration Project
Published on November 30, 2016
Shoals, habitat structures among efforts planned that will also help preserve wetlands. -
Putting back the (Little) Rapids: River restoration in the Saint Marys Area of Concern
Published on November 30, 2016
Improving water flow, fish spawning habitat likely to improve river’s health. -
Could warm Great Lakes bring significant lake effect snow to Michigan?
Published on November 28, 2016
Water temperature, wind direction and a chilly blast from Canada might push the snowfall totals. -
Michigan’s underwater preserves offer unique views of Great Lakes maritime heritage
Published on November 23, 2016
Michigan Sea Grant Extension has played key role since the 1980s in development of Michigan’s system of underwater preserves. -
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a must-see for those interested in maritime heritage
Published on November 23, 2016
Hundreds of shipwrecks, the cold and fresh water of Lake Huron help make Thunder Bay a top destination for divers. -
Archive at the National Museum of the Great Lakes contains 300 years of maritime history
Published on November 23, 2016
Museum combines robust research with a simple but effective outreach philosophy: Educate and entertain. -
How much ice should we expect to see on the Great Lakes this winter?
Published on November 23, 2016
Last really big ice cover winter for the Great Lakes was 2013-2014 where over 92% of the Lakes were frozen over. -
Detroit museum highlights importance of maritime history in Michigan
Published on November 15, 2016
Among collections are biographies of more than 20,000 ships that have sailed on Great Lakes. -
Ottawa County Water Quality Forum set for Nov. 21
Published on November 8, 2016
Lead, public water supply among topics on agenda -
Great Lakes freighters - and crews - get ready for 'winter layup'
Published on November 7, 2016
After another successful year, our Great Lakes Education schoolships join in this annual rite. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension program
Published on November 3, 2016
Growing up on a Michigan farm and wondering how the environment was linked with agriculture, community and economic development, influenced career choice, says Heather Triezenberg, Michigan Sea Grant Extension program leader.