MSU Extension Michigan Sea Grant

News

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  When do you need Seafood HACCP certification?

  Published on December 22, 2020
  Fish processing regulations in Michigan require this specialized training for specific products.

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  Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry

  Published on December 15, 2020
  Preliminary results show revenues were down over $6 million from 2019, but fishing was beginning to bounce back by late summer.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Online dashboard explores HABs and community health

  Published on November 13, 2020
  Interactive online dashboard helps visualize community health risks in three lenses.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.