Michigan Sea Grant
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Doing good for the Great Lakes.
Official account for Michigan Sea Grant (MISG), a collaborative NOAA program housed at University of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension.
Official account for Michigan Sea Grant (MISG), a collaborative NOAA program housed at University of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension.
Oil-detecting dogs and battery-powered ships: dive into HazMaTON’s webinar collection for excellent presentations about hazardous material transport, oil spill clean-up, mapping projects, and more: buff.ly/5Awf7x6
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Oil-detecting dogs and battery-powered ships: dive into HazMaTON’s webinar collection for excellent presentations about hazardous material transport, oil spill clean-up, mapping projects, and more: buff.ly/5Awf7x6
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The MiCorps Annual Volunteer Lake and Stream Monitoring Conference will be online, for free, on December 5. All are welcome!
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The MiCorps Annual Volunteer Lake and Stream Monitoring Conference will be online, for free, on December 5. All are welcome!
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November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Thanks @michiganegle.bsky.social for spreading the word!
The MiCorps Annual Volunteer Lake and Stream Monitoring Conference will be online, for free, on December 5. All are welcome!
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The MiCorps Annual Volunteer Lake and Stream Monitoring Conference will be online, for free, on December 5. All are welcome!
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
Woohoo, we know her!
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Woohoo, we know her!
New poster alert! We just released "Lampreys of the Great Lakes" with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, available now in our store. And now is the perfect time to order with our holiday discount (**get 20% off your order with promo code HOLIDAY20 through December 18**)! buff.ly/PLDvGnK
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
New poster alert! We just released "Lampreys of the Great Lakes" with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, available now in our store. And now is the perfect time to order with our holiday discount (**get 20% off your order with promo code HOLIDAY20 through December 18**)! buff.ly/PLDvGnK
Find a perfect holiday gift for the Great Lakes fan in your life with our online store! www.miseagrant.com ** Get 20% off your order with promo code HOLIDAY20 **
Order by Dec. 18 to ship by Christmas. Your purchase helps us continue producing high-quality educational materials for youth and adults.
Order by Dec. 18 to ship by Christmas. Your purchase helps us continue producing high-quality educational materials for youth and adults.
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Find a perfect holiday gift for the Great Lakes fan in your life with our online store! www.miseagrant.com ** Get 20% off your order with promo code HOLIDAY20 **
Order by Dec. 18 to ship by Christmas. Your purchase helps us continue producing high-quality educational materials for youth and adults.
Order by Dec. 18 to ship by Christmas. Your purchase helps us continue producing high-quality educational materials for youth and adults.
#FoodieFriday Did you know that 90% of the seafood we eat in the United States is imported from other countries? The next time you look for fish at the grocery store, market, or restaurant, choose Mi Fresh Fish raised or caught right here in Michigan! (1/2)
Pan-seared blackened Great Lakes whitefish
Chipotle peppers and blackening seasoning add smoky heat to this easy recipe.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#FoodieFriday Did you know that 90% of the seafood we eat in the United States is imported from other countries? The next time you look for fish at the grocery store, market, or restaurant, choose Mi Fresh Fish raised or caught right here in Michigan! (1/2)
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And don't forget the 1941 classic Paddle-to-the-Sea by Holling Clancy Holling, a beautifully illustrated book for youth and adults alike, which also manages to teach a heck of a lot of Great Lakes geography. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddle-...
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
And don't forget the 1941 classic Paddle-to-the-Sea by Holling Clancy Holling, a beautifully illustrated book for youth and adults alike, which also manages to teach a heck of a lot of Great Lakes geography. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddle-...
Need a fresh hit of Elliot Nelson's enthusiasm for birds? Tune into his virtual coffee-hour talk on Dec. 10 about rare birds that have been spotted in Michigan, hosted by the Kellogg Biological Station and the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary: buff.ly/ML1udBH
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Need a fresh hit of Elliot Nelson's enthusiasm for birds? Tune into his virtual coffee-hour talk on Dec. 10 about rare birds that have been spotted in Michigan, hosted by the Kellogg Biological Station and the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary: buff.ly/ML1udBH
A recent issue of Site Selection magazine highlights Michigan Sea Grant’s role in the state’s thriving blue economy through habitat restoration, workforce development, community resilience, and more:
THE BLUE ECONOMY: The H2O Economy – Site Selection Magazine
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November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A recent issue of Site Selection magazine highlights Michigan Sea Grant’s role in the state’s thriving blue economy through habitat restoration, workforce development, community resilience, and more:
#FoodieFriday Looking to add pizzazz to your holiday tables this year? Elliot Nelson, a Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator in the Upper Peninsula, has some easy, delicious, and local seafood ideas for you!
Adding Michigan seafood to your holiday table
Elliot shares his tips for wowing holiday guests with Great Lakes seafood appetizers and entrees.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#FoodieFriday Looking to add pizzazz to your holiday tables this year? Elliot Nelson, a Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator in the Upper Peninsula, has some easy, delicious, and local seafood ideas for you!
HACCP certification helps commercial fishers and processors meet licensing requirements and provide safe, healthy seafood products. Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission are teaming up provide a HACCP training course in Baraga in December: buff.ly/8jwwRox
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
HACCP certification helps commercial fishers and processors meet licensing requirements and provide safe, healthy seafood products. Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission are teaming up provide a HACCP training course in Baraga in December: buff.ly/8jwwRox
“Mussels are this generation’s sea lamprey" -- Michigan lawmakers hope to unveil legislation in Washington this week that would dramatically increase funding to prevent invasive mussels from wiping out whitefish in the lower Great Lakes. buff.ly/WeyQF8Q
Michigan lawmakers seek $500M to stop mussels, save Great Lakes whitefish - Bridge Michigan
US Reps. Debbie Dingell and Tim Walberg are planning legislation to boost research to control invasive mussels, following Bridge Michigan reporting about the impending collapse of whitefish.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“Mussels are this generation’s sea lamprey" -- Michigan lawmakers hope to unveil legislation in Washington this week that would dramatically increase funding to prevent invasive mussels from wiping out whitefish in the lower Great Lakes. buff.ly/WeyQF8Q
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While the Edmund Fitzgerald is the most famous, the #GreatLakes are home to an estimated 6000 - 10,000 shipwrecks. Many wrecks occur in fall due to the "November Witch" winds caused by a clash of cold Canadian air from the north + warm Gulf air from the south www.discovermagazine.com/as-an-underw...
As an Underwater Graveyard, the Great Lakes Have Claimed Close to 10,000 Ships
Though called the Great Lakes, these massive bodies of water are actually inland seas, and can be just as unpredictable as the ocean.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
While the Edmund Fitzgerald is the most famous, the #GreatLakes are home to an estimated 6000 - 10,000 shipwrecks. Many wrecks occur in fall due to the "November Witch" winds caused by a clash of cold Canadian air from the north + warm Gulf air from the south www.discovermagazine.com/as-an-underw...
Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, lost 50 years ago this month. As we sing along, take a moment to connect with some of the other stories that unite us around a shared Great Lakes heritage: buff.ly/5YqgUrb
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, lost 50 years ago this month. As we sing along, take a moment to connect with some of the other stories that unite us around a shared Great Lakes heritage: buff.ly/5YqgUrb
What's a seiche, and how did one rock Lake Erie's boat last month?
What's a seiche? Strong wind gusts often rock Lake Erie's waters. What happened this week
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Lake Erie experienced a seiche. Here's what caused the water to disappear
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November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
What's a seiche, and how did one rock Lake Erie's boat last month?
Find a perfect holiday gift for the Great Lakes fan in your life! Get 20% off your order with promo code HOLIDAY20 at www.miseagrant.com Order by December 18, 2025, to make sure it ships by Christmas. Your purchase helps us continue producing high-quality educational materials for youth and adults.
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Find a perfect holiday gift for the Great Lakes fan in your life! Get 20% off your order with promo code HOLIDAY20 at www.miseagrant.com Order by December 18, 2025, to make sure it ships by Christmas. Your purchase helps us continue producing high-quality educational materials for youth and adults.
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The Buoys of October!
Managed by the Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) since 2019, this buoy network has been enhanced and built out to better collect data along the southern shore of Lake Ontario.
Learn all about these buoys: glos.org/buoys-of-the...
Managed by the Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) since 2019, this buoy network has been enhanced and built out to better collect data along the southern shore of Lake Ontario.
Learn all about these buoys: glos.org/buoys-of-the...
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Buoys of October!
Managed by the Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) since 2019, this buoy network has been enhanced and built out to better collect data along the southern shore of Lake Ontario.
Learn all about these buoys: glos.org/buoys-of-the...
Managed by the Upstate Freshwater Institute (UFI) since 2019, this buoy network has been enhanced and built out to better collect data along the southern shore of Lake Ontario.
Learn all about these buoys: glos.org/buoys-of-the...
#FoodieFriday Mi Fresh Fish is delicious! Here’s a savory open-faced sandwich recipe perfect for your next gathering. Just coat Michigan-raised rainbow trout fillets in tangy, flavorful seasonings, pop them on a griddle or grill, and you’re ready to go:
O’Mykiss rainbow one-cider sandwich
Try some Michigan-raised rainbow trout in this tangy open-faced sandwich.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#FoodieFriday Mi Fresh Fish is delicious! Here’s a savory open-faced sandwich recipe perfect for your next gathering. Just coat Michigan-raised rainbow trout fillets in tangy, flavorful seasonings, pop them on a griddle or grill, and you’re ready to go:
Great Lakes levels are below seasonal avgs right now, thanks to our dry summer and fall. Mark Breederland discussed lake levels at a recent Freshwater Summit in Traverse City. See what other presenters shared about FishPass, Boardman River restoration, invasive snails, and more:
The Future of the Boardman (And Beyond)
Multiple organizations are pursuing initiatives to restore and monitor the health of the Boardman-Ottaway River and beyond. Nearly 140 attendees heard the latest on those efforts Thursday at the…
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November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Great Lakes levels are below seasonal avgs right now, thanks to our dry summer and fall. Mark Breederland discussed lake levels at a recent Freshwater Summit in Traverse City. See what other presenters shared about FishPass, Boardman River restoration, invasive snails, and more:
If you're enthusiastic about encouraging people to (safely) include more fish in their diets, this job might be for you: MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau has an opening for an Eat Safe Fish Outreach Educator, closing 11/7: buff.ly/R1BxTLv
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you're enthusiastic about encouraging people to (safely) include more fish in their diets, this job might be for you: MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau has an opening for an Eat Safe Fish Outreach Educator, closing 11/7: buff.ly/R1BxTLv
Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, lost 50 years ago this month. As we sing along, take a moment to connect with some of the other stories that unite us around a shared history of the Great Lakes: buff.ly/5YqgUrb
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, lost 50 years ago this month. As we sing along, take a moment to connect with some of the other stories that unite us around a shared history of the Great Lakes: buff.ly/5YqgUrb
Love sturgeon? Come hang out with us in Bay City on December 12 for a screening of the brand-new short documentary, "Dinosaur Fish"! The free, public event will include a Q&A panel with folks who are working hard to restore lake sturgeon in the Saginaw Bay area. Details: buff.ly/Tu9qRtM
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Love sturgeon? Come hang out with us in Bay City on December 12 for a screening of the brand-new short documentary, "Dinosaur Fish"! The free, public event will include a Q&A panel with folks who are working hard to restore lake sturgeon in the Saginaw Bay area. Details: buff.ly/Tu9qRtM
Host a '26 MISG summer undergrad intern! We're looking for MI businesses, nonprofits, local govs, and state/fed agencies to submit ideas for Great Lakes stewardship/research projects. If an intern picks your project, we'll pay their stipend, you supervise their work. Submit by Dec 5: buff.ly/lwihhVz
November 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Host a '26 MISG summer undergrad intern! We're looking for MI businesses, nonprofits, local govs, and state/fed agencies to submit ideas for Great Lakes stewardship/research projects. If an intern picks your project, we'll pay their stipend, you supervise their work. Submit by Dec 5: buff.ly/lwihhVz
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Long after the Halloween season has ended, some Great Lakes’ invasive species remain a scary sight: blood-sucking parasites with suction-cup mouths, thousands of rotting fish carcasses washed ashore and sharp mussel shells that puncture the feet of beachgoers ☠️
www.greatlakesnow.org/2024/10/grea...
www.greatlakesnow.org/2024/10/grea...
Great Lakes most unwanted: Top 10 invasive species | Great Lakes Now
Researchers make sense of the extensive variety and effects of invasive species.
www.greatlakesnow.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Long after the Halloween season has ended, some Great Lakes’ invasive species remain a scary sight: blood-sucking parasites with suction-cup mouths, thousands of rotting fish carcasses washed ashore and sharp mussel shells that puncture the feet of beachgoers ☠️
www.greatlakesnow.org/2024/10/grea...
www.greatlakesnow.org/2024/10/grea...