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

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

Some familiar nemesis species on this list: www.michiganpublic.org/environment-... #AIS

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

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

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:

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

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.

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

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

We're suckers for good piping plover news!

✨ 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:

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.

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 😉

Today is the last day to register to IAGLR/SCAS 2026!! iaglr.org/iaglr-scas26/

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

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)

The Invasive Crayfish Collaborative is closing out 2025 with a webinar tomorrow (Wednesday Dec. 17) at 10 AM CT from Dr. Chris Taylor (@prairieresearch.bsky.social). Learn about all things Midwest crayfishes (sorry Chappell fans, no princesses here) by registering: invasivecrayfish.org/events1/

Student teams in 6-12th grade can register now for the Great Lakes Aquaculture Challenge! This fun STEM competition encourages kids to design and build aquaponics systems right in the classroom. Informal Q&A sessions for new and returning coaches on Dec. 19 and Jan 8:

ICYMI: December Upwellings is here! We've got oil-sniffing dogs, holiday dinner tips, marina champions, fresh student internships, and more: buff.ly/AKr5ace

Yoopers, have you ever danced with Heikki Lunta? Fun wintery throwback from @atlasobscura.com: buff.ly/KA98mRV

Check out #CIGLR's new blog post: Lake-effect snow is dramatic, but hard to predict. A recent study by #CIGLR’s @abbathehut.bsky.social w/ @NOAA @UMich & @UofIllinois explores how snowflakes grow in these storms & why models often struggle: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/big-lakes-bi... #GreatLakes

ICYMI: Elliot Nelson, Michigan Sea Grant's resident bird-whisperer, shares his tips for spotting snowy owls this winter (plus reminders for good owl-watching etiquette):

Undergrads, apply for our Summer '26 internships! We fund students doing Great Lakes stewardship/research projects with businesses, nonprofits, and agencies around Michigan. Design your own project or apply for one submitted by potential sponsors! Applications due January 31: buff.ly/fqdi4fI

Could aquaculture be an untapped opportunity to strengthen community resilience and MI's blue economy? buff.ly/U1jC5Ou Aquaculture facilities raise seafood for stocking, food, aquariums, bait, and fee-fishing. State and federal hatcheries also raise fish for conservation/recreation stocking. (1/2)

Back in the 1960s, 18 American bluegill got a royal welcome in Japan -- and became the center of an ecological catastrophe. Great reporting from Interlochen Public Radio's Points North team (including an interview with our own @helloellower.bsky.social !)

Our Extension crew had a blast with Alcona students at their fall harvest celebration! Alcona FFA students worked with us to host a Mi Fresh Fish table featuring aquaculture producers like Cedarbrook Trout Farm. Students used the VR headset to take a 3D tour of Cedarbrook's facilities.

December Upwellings is here! We've got oil-sniffing dogs, holiday dinner tips, marina champions, fresh student internships, and more: buff.ly/AKr5ace

Next April, join us at the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit! This powerful gathering celebrates Indigenous food systems, cultural resilience, and community-driven solutions for food sovereignty (1/2) buff.ly/23rIavB

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)

Join the #GLANSIS team in Winnipeg next year at the joint #IAGLR & #SCAS-SCSA conference!

Despite being surrounded by the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth, Michigan imports the vast majority of its seafood. Could Michigan's small and carefully regulated aquaculture industry be key to cultivating a sustainable future for Great Lakes fisheries? buff.ly/Fsb21Xj

#FoodieFriday As per Michigan Sea Grant holiday tradition, here's our favorite cookie recipe -- and decorating tips from a baking maven -- to help you "catch" the festive spirit:

The #GLANSIS team will be chairing Session 19: Invasive Species Research and Communication! Submit your abstract soon and come join us in Winnipeg!

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

✨ Holiday hopes from all of us at Michigan Sea Grant ✨

✨ Holiday hopes from all of us at Michigan Sea Grant ✨

"This reef restoration is a step toward bringing good habitat back—for the fish, and for the people of this community who are proud to see their Bay thrive again..." A new rock mound in Saginaw Bay is giving fish a safe place to lay eggs. We're proud to be part of this great project!

What’s being done to keep whitefish from disappearing? Why do chefs at a restaurant in our region forage for your food? And how did the Erie Canal shape the world we live in? Find out in our latest episode: youtu.be/cDasyGwwVMM

Great Lakes ice is thought to block evaporation. A new study says weather plays a bigger role. Study challenges assumption that ice cover leads to reduced evaporation #GreatLakes www.wpr.org/news/great-l... agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Outside, it's December. Inside, we're still day-dreaming about Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp...

Teachers, get a crash course in harmful algal blooms -- and tools to bring your new knowledge into the classroom -- with a FREE, self-paced learning module from CGLL: buff.ly/qkb3OXe

Revitalizing Ox Creek could prove life-changing for the surrounding communities through development of jobs, housing, and economic vitality. A new plan captures the trajectory of upcoming work and commitments: