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.
It's fun to watch these two Brits discovering our wonderful state: buff.ly/2rZzVy9
British TikTokers in awe of Great Lakes swells, brutal cold, giant potholes and homemade ranch
The two Brits are showing their 2M followers the wonders of Michigan in the winter.
www.mlive.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM
It's fun to watch these two Brits discovering our wonderful state: buff.ly/2rZzVy9
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This is pretty neat. Watch the documentary through the link. It's about 22 minutes long. Protecting our Great Lakes is so important. More of us need to get involved.
#greatlakes #dinosaurfish #greatlakespulse
#greatlakes #dinosaurfish #greatlakespulse
Missed last month's premier of the Dinosaur Fish documentary, featuring lake sturgeon restoration in Saginaw Bay? Never fear, you can still watch the doc and support sturgeon restoration in many fun ways: buff.ly/YURr3L3
New sturgeon film gets thumbs up from Michigan Sea Grant | Michigan Sea Grant
Jan 5, 2026 | News
www.michiganseagrant.org
January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
This is pretty neat. Watch the documentary through the link. It's about 22 minutes long. Protecting our Great Lakes is so important. More of us need to get involved.
#greatlakes #dinosaurfish #greatlakespulse
#greatlakes #dinosaurfish #greatlakespulse
Missed last month's premier of the Dinosaur Fish documentary, featuring lake sturgeon restoration in Saginaw Bay? Never fear, you can still watch the doc and support sturgeon restoration in many fun ways: buff.ly/YURr3L3
New sturgeon film gets thumbs up from Michigan Sea Grant | Michigan Sea Grant
Jan 5, 2026 | News
www.michiganseagrant.org
January 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Missed last month's premier of the Dinosaur Fish documentary, featuring lake sturgeon restoration in Saginaw Bay? Never fear, you can still watch the doc and support sturgeon restoration in many fun ways: buff.ly/YURr3L3
Elliot Nelson, Michigan Sea Grant's bird whisperer, shares his wintertime tips for spotting raptors, finches, grouse, gulls, and more (especially in the Eastern Upper Peninsula). Grab your binoculars, and let us know what you see! buff.ly/hC1yqn4
January 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Elliot Nelson, Michigan Sea Grant's bird whisperer, shares his wintertime tips for spotting raptors, finches, grouse, gulls, and more (especially in the Eastern Upper Peninsula). Grab your binoculars, and let us know what you see! buff.ly/hC1yqn4
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The deadline is fast approaching to sign up for our online Introduction to Lakes course. January 27 at 5 pm is when the boat leaves the dock! We hope you can join us, and help us spread the word.
January 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
The deadline is fast approaching to sign up for our online Introduction to Lakes course. January 27 at 5 pm is when the boat leaves the dock! We hope you can join us, and help us spread the word.
It might look like a leaky washing machine or a spilled root beer float, but this burst of bubbles had a very natural explanation: buff.ly/84STmdc
Mystery solved: Ann Arbor says foamy substance was nature creating a bubble bath
What was that mysterious foam spilling out of the storm sewer in Ann Arbor? City has a fascinating answer.
www.mlive.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
It might look like a leaky washing machine or a spilled root beer float, but this burst of bubbles had a very natural explanation: buff.ly/84STmdc
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An extended version of MSU Extension’s popular Conservation Stewards Program is coming to the Capital region in 2026:
Extended version of MSU Extension’s popular Conservation Stewards Program coming to capital region in 2026
The Extended Conservation Stewards Program keeps the same high-quality, hybrid curriculum and hands-on learning experiences as the original program, but with an extended timeline for deeper…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
An extended version of MSU Extension’s popular Conservation Stewards Program is coming to the Capital region in 2026:
An extended version of MSU Extension’s popular Conservation Stewards Program is coming to the Capital region in 2026:
Extended version of MSU Extension’s popular Conservation Stewards Program coming to capital region in 2026
The Extended Conservation Stewards Program keeps the same high-quality, hybrid curriculum and hands-on learning experiences as the original program, but with an extended timeline for deeper…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
An extended version of MSU Extension’s popular Conservation Stewards Program is coming to the Capital region in 2026:
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Our #GreatLakes HABs Collaborative is hosting a new webinar series on communicating HAB risk!
The first webinar will occur Jan 21 and focus on how communities perceive scientific information and how these perceptions influence public engagement & decision-making.
https://ow.ly/VHgn50XSqXs
The first webinar will occur Jan 21 and focus on how communities perceive scientific information and how these perceptions influence public engagement & decision-making.
https://ow.ly/VHgn50XSqXs
January 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Our #GreatLakes HABs Collaborative is hosting a new webinar series on communicating HAB risk!
The first webinar will occur Jan 21 and focus on how communities perceive scientific information and how these perceptions influence public engagement & decision-making.
https://ow.ly/VHgn50XSqXs
The first webinar will occur Jan 21 and focus on how communities perceive scientific information and how these perceptions influence public engagement & decision-making.
https://ow.ly/VHgn50XSqXs
Are you a fan of the St. Clair/Detroit River region? Come learn and share at the SCDRS annual general meeting, which offers a variety of in-person and hybrid ways to participate: buff.ly/ypAuqww
Presentations and conversations will highlight lake sturgeon, reef restoration, microplastics, and more.
Presentations and conversations will highlight lake sturgeon, reef restoration, microplastics, and more.
2026 St. Clair Detroit River System – Annual General Meeting | Michigan Sea Grant
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January 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Are you a fan of the St. Clair/Detroit River region? Come learn and share at the SCDRS annual general meeting, which offers a variety of in-person and hybrid ways to participate: buff.ly/ypAuqww
Presentations and conversations will highlight lake sturgeon, reef restoration, microplastics, and more.
Presentations and conversations will highlight lake sturgeon, reef restoration, microplastics, and more.
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Our friends at Lake Superior State University have an open posting for an Assistant Professor of Aquaculture! Come for the state-of-the-art hatchery facility, stay for the chance to work in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie: buff.ly/RwewNHI
#GreatLakesJobs
#GreatLakesJobs
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Our friends at Lake Superior State University have an open posting for an Assistant Professor of Aquaculture! Come for the state-of-the-art hatchery facility, stay for the chance to work in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie: buff.ly/RwewNHI
#GreatLakesJobs
#GreatLakesJobs
Our friends at Lake Superior State University have an open posting for an Assistant Professor of Aquaculture! Come for the state-of-the-art hatchery facility, stay for the chance to work in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie: buff.ly/RwewNHI
#GreatLakesJobs
#GreatLakesJobs
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Our friends at Lake Superior State University have an open posting for an Assistant Professor of Aquaculture! Come for the state-of-the-art hatchery facility, stay for the chance to work in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie: buff.ly/RwewNHI
#GreatLakesJobs
#GreatLakesJobs
We're suckers for good piping plover news!
The Comeback Continues: A Fourth Record-Breaking Year for Great Lakes Piping Plovers
Collaboration and commitment are driving the continued rebound of a cherished Great Lakes shorebird.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We're suckers for good piping plover news!
✨ Holiday hopes from all of us at Michigan Sea Grant ✨
December 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
✨ Holiday hopes from all of us at Michigan Sea Grant ✨
Did you know? Five lamprey species are found in the Great Lakes -- but only one is invasive! Learn about these ancient jawless fish:
Five lamprey species are found in the Great Lakes – only one is invasive
New poster offers detailed comparison of these ancient jawless fish.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Did you know? Five lamprey species are found in the Great Lakes -- but only one is invasive! Learn about these ancient jawless fish:
Are you a fan of the St. Clair/Detroit River region? Come learn and share at the SCDRS annual general meeting, which offers a variety of in-person and hybrid ways to participate: buff.ly/ypAuqww
Presentations and conversations will highlight lake sturgeon, reef restoration, microplastics, and more.
Presentations and conversations will highlight lake sturgeon, reef restoration, microplastics, and more.
2026 St. Clair Detroit River System – Annual General Meeting | Michigan Sea Grant
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December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Are you a fan of the St. Clair/Detroit River region? Come learn and share at the SCDRS annual general meeting, which offers a variety of in-person and hybrid ways to participate: buff.ly/ypAuqww
Presentations and conversations will highlight lake sturgeon, reef restoration, microplastics, and more.
Presentations and conversations will highlight lake sturgeon, reef restoration, microplastics, and more.
Our friends at the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) are recruiting for their summer undergrad/grad student fellowship program! Apply to work on amazing Great Lakes research projects: buff.ly/CXVyqHN
December 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our friends at the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) are recruiting for their summer undergrad/grad student fellowship program! Apply to work on amazing Great Lakes research projects: buff.ly/CXVyqHN
We shipped bookstore items all over the country in 2025!
States marked in green are all home to excellent new educational resources and Great Lakes gear -- states marked in blue, 2026 is your year 😉
States marked in green are all home to excellent new educational resources and Great Lakes gear -- states marked in blue, 2026 is your year 😉
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We shipped bookstore items all over the country in 2025!
States marked in green are all home to excellent new educational resources and Great Lakes gear -- states marked in blue, 2026 is your year 😉
States marked in green are all home to excellent new educational resources and Great Lakes gear -- states marked in blue, 2026 is your year 😉
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2026 IAGLR-SCAS Joint Conference
The 2026 joint conference of IAGLR and SCAS-SCAS.
iaglr.org
December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Two fabulous river groups need volunteers for stonefly searches in January! Stoneflies are important bugs that tell us a lot about the health of Michigan rivers. These volunteer events are great outdoor winter activities for individuals and groups. Join one (or both!):
December 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Two fabulous river groups need volunteers for stonefly searches in January! Stoneflies are important bugs that tell us a lot about the health of Michigan rivers. These volunteer events are great outdoor winter activities for individuals and groups. Join one (or both!):
Grab that last-minute Christmas gift for the Great Lakes fan in your life! Our online store closes for the holiday break at *5 pm* tonight, so get your orders in now to ensure they ship by Christmas. And remember to use promo code HOLIDAY20 to get 20% off your order! miseagrant.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Grab that last-minute Christmas gift for the Great Lakes fan in your life! Our online store closes for the holiday break at *5 pm* tonight, so get your orders in now to ensure they ship by Christmas. And remember to use promo code HOLIDAY20 to get 20% off your order! miseagrant.com
Educators, unlock the potential of Great Lakes education with the latest Center for Great Lakes Literacy newsletter! Explore opportunities like vessel-based learning, an aquaculture competition, and classroom-ready resources on maritime heritage, algal blooms, and invasive species: buff.ly/uJlXKwe
December 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Educators, unlock the potential of Great Lakes education with the latest Center for Great Lakes Literacy newsletter! Explore opportunities like vessel-based learning, an aquaculture competition, and classroom-ready resources on maritime heritage, algal blooms, and invasive species: buff.ly/uJlXKwe
Did a Michigan Sea Grant training or program make a lasting impact? Did a staff member leave a positive impression? Did Michigan Sea Grant help advance your research or education goals? Let us know through this quick feedback survey! buff.ly/Cek9qmi (1/2)
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Did a Michigan Sea Grant training or program make a lasting impact? Did a staff member leave a positive impression? Did Michigan Sea Grant help advance your research or education goals? Let us know through this quick feedback survey! buff.ly/Cek9qmi (1/2)