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Southeast Michigan teacher wins Einstein Fellowship, will serve in NOAA Office of Education

Published on June 3, 2014
June Teisan, Harper Woods Middle School teacher and former Michigan Teacher of the Year, will bring the Great Lakes to the NOAA Office of Education as she serves as an Einstein Fellow.
It is small, flexible, water resistant and equipped with useful information. What is it?

Published on June 3, 2014
A Michigan Boater’s Guide to Selected Aquatic Invasive Plants is specially designed to use and store on board.
Enjoy a great day of fishing and follow this “Eat Safe Fish” guide

Published on June 1, 2014
The Michigan State University Sea Grant program along with the Michigan Department of Community Health advises consumers to eat safe fish, providing a helpful guide for consumers.
Catching salmon in open water

Published on May 29, 2014
Great Lakes anglers have developed a variety of specialized tackle and techniques for targeting salmon. Choosing the right lure is only part of the puzzle. The correct speed is also critical to providing the right action to trigger a strike.
Wild harvest: Part 2 – fish

Published on May 29, 2014
Harvesting and preparing wild foods with food safety in mind.
Michigan Sea Grant schedules dangerous currents workshops for early June

Published on May 29, 2014
As deaths increase on Lake Michigan due to drowning by dangerous currents, two workshops are scheduled to help address this issue.
Finding salmon in open water

Published on May 29, 2014
The Great Lakes hold vast expanses of cold, clear water that salmon roam in search of prey. An understanding of how salmon and baitfish relate to edges in open water can help anglers narrow their search for hungry fish.
Advancing Great Lakes dangerous currents forecasting through field research and satellite analysis

Published on May 29, 2014
New technology is being used to help forecast dangerous currents in Lake Michigan to help protect beach-goers and to save lives.
Michigan Catch and Cook program connects community members, local restaurants

Published on May 28, 2014
Through a partnership between charter fishing boats and local restaurants, anglers can take their catch to local restaurants for a delicious meal.
Lake Michigan charter fishery held strong in 2013 despite dip in catch rates

Published on May 27, 2014
Michigan charter boat operators logged 11,857 trips on Lake Michigan waters in 2013. Fishing effort on Lake Michigan is fairly consistent from year to year, although catch rates and fish size can change dramatically from year to year.