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Entering the job stream with an aquatic sciences degree? Check out these programs to scale up your career!
Published on December 3, 2020
Effective public engagement skills benefit science, society, and enhance aquatic sciences careers. -
Cleaning up the Detroit River
Published on November 24, 2020
2020 was another good year for habitat restoration and sediment investigation on the Detroit River but water levels created some unexpected issues. -
Massive tagging study reinforces link between alewife densities and Chinook salmon growth patterns
Published on November 18, 2020
Results highlight how historically low alewife densities observed in recent prey fish assessments can affect the quality of the Lake Michigan salmon fishery. -
MSU Extension’s partnership with NEMIGLSI empowers youth, strengthens communities in northeast Michigan
Published on November 16, 2020
Working together, partners help Extension in quest to fulfill its mission. -
Online dashboard explores HABs and community health
Published on November 13, 2020
Interactive online dashboard helps visualize community health risks in three lenses. -
The Straits of Mackinac: Connecting People, Places and so Much More
Published on October 28, 2020
The region contains hundreds of islands and endless miles of pristine shorelines, as well as rich land ecosystems like boreal and deciduous forests. -
Michigan teacher highlighted for excellence in Great Lakes literacy and learning
Published on October 26, 2020
Hands-on experiences helped Mark Koschmann connect his students to science. -
New project allows steelhead anglers to track wild and stocked fish in Michigan rivers
Published on October 20, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant Extension seeks volunteers to use Great Lakes Angler Diary. -
Connect with Nature: Join us this fall for “Conservation Talk Tuesdays” webinar series
Published on October 8, 2020
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program presents six talks that explore Michigan’s beautiful natural resources while looking at the unique cultural perspectives and innovative partnerships needed for successful conservation and restoration. -
Exploring Great Lakes literacy and stewardship from the comfort of home
Published on September 30, 2020
Lessons learned from making the switch to a virtual teacher training. -
Collaborative to enhance aquaculture education in Great Lakes region
Published on September 22, 2020
Interactive online event will showcase the region’s aquaculture production, and includes a culinary competition. -
GLANSIS technical memos add new data to invasive species risk assessments
Published on September 9, 2020
Memos provide transparent, publicly available documentation of the risk assessment process. -
MSU Extension offers free online Michigan Water School webinar series for elected and appointed officials and their staff
Published on September 8, 2020
Understanding the state’s water resources is important for making sound water management decisions. -
Paddlers! Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species
Published on September 2, 2020
Learn how to identify and report invasive species through a new FREE online, self-paced course. -
Journal of Extension article highlights how videoconferencing can be used for stakeholder-driven design
Published on August 26, 2020
GLANSIS website redesign relied on virtual hands-on feedback from users. -
The fish are biting, but Michigan’s charter fishing industry is struggling
Published on August 17, 2020
A recent Michigan Sea Grant survey found that the average captain lost 15 trips during the early part of the 2020 season, which led to an overall loss of $4.5 million in revenue from charter fees. -
How to interpret steelhead fin clips
Published on August 13, 2020
Since 2018, yearling steelhead stocked in U.S. waters of the Great Lakes and tributary streams have been marked with an adipose fin clip, but that doesn’t mean anglers can easily determine where their fish was stocked or if it is wild. -
What’s the catch? New video from Michigan Sea Grant helps anglers identify Great Lakes fish
Published on August 12, 2020
Seasoned pros and newbies alike will learn new tips and tricks for identifying big lake salmon and trout. -
Lakes Michigan-Huron water levels expected to reach summer peak in July 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Webinar will discuss options for shore protection/stabilization with expected erosion. -
Fish and a changing climate: Researchers compile database to support management of freshwater fisheries under climate change
Published on June 3, 2020
Understanding how fish are affected by climate changes is a critical component of informing freshwater fisheries management.