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2020 Status of the Industry: Michigan’s commercial fishing and fish processing businesses
Published on June 21, 2021
What does commercial fishing and fish processing look like in Michigan and how did the pandemic impact the industry in 2020? -
2020 Status of the Industry: Michigan Aquaculture
Published on June 11, 2021
What does aquaculture look like in Michigan and how did COVID-19 impact the industry in 2020? -
Place-based education in a pandemic challenging but possible
Published on June 8, 2021
Outdoor schoolyard learning spaces, virtual learning strategies, and small class sizes paired with safety protocols allowed some northeast Michigan students, educators and their communities to create success stories worth sharing. -
Finding Michigan-produced seafood is just a click away at Taste the Local Difference!
Published on May 25, 2021
Online fisheries campaign brings together Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Sea Grant, and Taste the Local Difference to help connect public with local fish producers. -
Great Lakes BioBlitz: Gotta catch 'em all!
Published on April 28, 2021
Have fun finding and sharing Michigan biodiversity - the variety of wild, living things in a given area. -
Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution
Published on April 21, 2021
There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands. -
Great Lakes salmon and trout ID tips for spring fishing
Published on April 19, 2021
Mixed-bag catches are common in nearshore waters, but you might need to look closely to correctly identify your catch. -
GLANSIS partners with NOAA Central Libraries to update invasive species profiles
Published on April 17, 2021
NOAA librarians helping build advanced bibliographies and conducting in-depth literature reviews for each species profile that is due for an update. -
New GLANSIS research highlights how invasive plants compete
Published on April 7, 2021
By analyzing data researchers can close that knowledge gap by identifying patterns and trends across entire classes and families of organisms: valuable information in a constantly-changing ecosystem like the Great Lakes. -
Scenario-based shoreline planning can help improve coastal management
Published on April 6, 2021
Using simple, decision-centered, scenario-based planning has helped some Michigan Communities navigate the uncertain and complex task of shoreline planning. -
State of the Great Lakes report highlights need for invasive species control
Published on April 6, 2021
Despite some successes, new species are still being introduced to the Great Lakes. -
Steelhead declines spur discussion of research and management options
Published on April 6, 2021
The first Steelhead Fishery Workshop addressed questions related to steelhead harvest, bag limits, stocking strategies, and diet. -
Watching birds is fun, good for your health - and Michigan's economy, too
Published on March 28, 2021
Michigan Sea Grant's free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to get started in this fascinating hobby. -
Farm stress teletherapy resources expanded to include Michigan’s aquaculture and commercial fishers
Published on March 5, 2021
Michigan fish producers can now engage in online counseling through teletherapy support, thanks to a partnership with Michigan State University Extension and Pine Rest Mental Health Services. -
Learn about Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in this free Great Lakes-focused curriculum
Published on March 1, 2021
‘Freedom Seekers’ curriculum teaches students about connections between the Underground Railroad, Great Lakes and science. -
Taking a bite out of school lunch waste
Published on February 5, 2021
Alcona Elementary fourth graders are partnering with MSU Extension to study and reduce trash generated from their lunches. -
Annual Shiver on the River event on Belle Isle, Detroit, is going virtual!
Published on February 4, 2021
Learn all there is to love about Belle Isle in this free family friendly webinar. -
Winter birding round up - where to go and what to see in the Eastern U.P. - January 2021
Published on January 29, 2021
Extension educator Elliot Nelson dishes on the best places to see winter birds in the Eastern U.P. -
Many circumstances during 2020 affected Michigan’s commercial fishing industry
Published on January 20, 2021
Pandemic and restaurant closures, fishing regulations and legislation among challenges faced. -
Effective partnership-building and communication skills are key for scientific research to benefit society
Published on January 12, 2021
Students attending a professional development workshop gained skills to further their work on complex water quality issues.
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