Another new paper out! 😱🧑‍🔬 "Recommendations from the Sea Grant-Led Invasive Species Language Workshop" out now, open access, in Management of Biological Invasions! @invasivesnet.bsky.social www.reabic.net/journals/mbi... #BiologicalInvasions 🧪

"Message frames and metaphors are commonly used within science communication to discuss complex topics, including #invasivespecies. While these communication tools are undoubtedly helpful, [this] can have unintended consequences that are counterproductive to management efforts."

Shoutout to all our awesome co-authors on this paper! @helloellower.bsky.social @t-campy.bsky.social Sam Chan Neha Savant Brendon Larson @meganweber.bsky.social Virginia Rhodes Lindsey Cathcart Jillian Naveh @nicholeangell.bsky.social

"Water is not a commodity. It is a vital component of the natural world that sustains life. And while the Great Lakes Region is water-rich, it’s our job to make sure it is here for generations to come."

Achieving true DEIA in aquatic sciences remains challenging amid shifting political & institutional landscapes. Building on a joint webinar, IAGLR and SCAS share eight actions scientists can take to foster diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. https://bit.ly/4pCMmTA

neurodiversity is Good Actually. just want to say that

TODAY is the deadline to submit public comment on Trump’s proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, which would expose 45 million acres of national forest to permanent roads and their attendant environmental ills. Register your disapproval here: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20... #roadecology

Hot off the press! 🧑‍🔬🧪 "Making aquatic sciences more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible: Perspectives on how individuals can take action in their professional practice" authors.elsevier.com/c/1lnYH1MRgT... 🧵1/5

Today is “drag and tag,” tagging sharks with drag queens while raising money for LGBQT+ youth organizations in Florida! www.scientificamerican.com/article/drag...

It’s been a disturbing week to be online in any capacity, so have a timeline cleanse: this is our new dog Junie, a sheltie-Italian greyhound mix and champion snuggler and is helping me and my wife stay grounded in these deeply bizarre times.

Michigan's Invasive Species Grant Program is open for applications! These state grants support projects that advance research, public education, and on-the-ground removal programs for invasive species that can damage Michigan's ecosystems and economies. Applications due Nov. 1:

Fungal jailbreak! Golden oyster mushrooms came into people's homes via growing kits, busted out of their basements, and have started expanding into local forests in North America.

The BLM is seeking to eradicate the Public Lands Rule, which allows the conservation to be included in land use planning. There are a lot of areas of critical environmental concern in BLM land. It's in the federal register and the public commenting period has started. Please comment!

Life may be chaotic, but it’s important to take a moment when the weather is calm to make or check your emergency supply kit. Make sure your food and water are fresh and all your supplies are working. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready. #NationalPreparednessMonth weather.gov/safety

Heading to the water? Our updated "Protect Your Dog from Harmful Algae" brochure has helpful info—what to look for, exposure symptoms, what to do if your pet comes into contact w/ a HAB: nyseagrant.info/dogsandhabsb... @miseagrant.bsky.social‬ @ilinseagrant.bsky.social‬ @mnseagrant.bsky.social

GUYS. The comment period for the upcoming ACIP meeting ends on the 13TH. If you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/docket/CDC-2... Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. You CAN submit anonymously!

Just keep thinking about fish

new commentary from me and @realshri.bsky.social: Protect Great Lakes science. The health of the Great Lakes is not guaranteed. It depends on long-term investment, scientific expertise and public understanding. research.umich.edu/research-sto...

#FoodieFriday @helloellower.bsky.social puts foraged chanterelles to delicious use in this herby roast chicken dish, new on Freshwater Feasts:

Honor The Treaties. Protect Clean Water. #ShutDownLine5 #NoTunnel Take action before Friday 8/29 Cleanwater.org/NoTunnel #WaterIsLife #GreatLakes @owdm.bsky.social @michigansierra.bsky.social @miclimateaction.bsky.social @anishinaabekdem.bsky.social @lakemichigan13.bsky.social

A new IAGLR survey shows how federal actions are disrupting Great Lakes science—lost data, careers, & collaboration. On #WorldLakeDay, we’re reminded that protecting freshwater means supporting both the science & the people behind it. 📖 https://bit.ly/ll26 #GreatLakes #FreshwaterScience

The Summer 2025 edition of the @iaglr.bsky.social newsletter has several great pieces about the impacts of federal cuts to #GreatLakes science, including delays to doing sea lamprey treatment, cuts to federal staff, and funding impacts on early-career researchers iaglr.org/lakesletter/...

Please read this whole issue, but especially the results of the survey that start on page 20, about the fear, pain, and uncertainty Great Lakes researchers have had to endure as our budgets are cut and our friends are fired. Grim but vindicating to see it laid out like this by so many colleagues.

If you can't beat 'em, let the dog eat 'em:

The carp detectives are getting lots of attention! Check out this story from WPR about Sea Grant-funded research empowering kids to test for invasive carp in the Wisconsin River at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center. www.wpr.org/news/meet-wi...

Now more than ever, we need community. Now is the time to support, encourage, and aid our fellow scientists. At a time when aid is being pulled from us, why should we also stop helping our peers?

“We still think of photovoltaic panels and wind turbines as ‘alternative energy,’ as if they were the Whole Foods of power, nice but pricey. In fact—­and more so with each passing month—­they are the Costco of energy, inexpensive and available in bulk.”| @billmckibben.bsky.social @scifri.bsky.social

These are the most challenging times for early-career scientists and engineers. My team is doing its bit to help by maintaining and even expanding our database of funding opportunities for early-career researchers. We found 437 of them. Download it freely here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...

#FoodieFriday Want a light, fresh summer dinner? This Freshwater Feasts recipe from @helloellower.bsky.social uses bass, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and thyme, but feel free to experiment with any garden vegetables, fresh herbs, and lightly flavored Great Lakes fish you have on hand:

@neorsd.org We've got another one for ya:

Get to know your Great Lakes neighbors -- explore the rich array of native flora and fauna through the Great Lakes Water Life database: buff.ly/iAWdxne

🔊BREAKING: RFK Jr. canceled nearly $500M in mRNA contracts: even as this tech shows promise in targeting & destroying cancer. 👀 If you thought they were hiding the cure for cancer… you were right. 🧬 mRNA = instruction to fight disease. RFK = fear, lies and lives lost. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc6tkkc7

good/lol www.cnn.com/2025/08/05/w...

Lysenkoism all over again. Kennedy is the worst of the worst.

Hey, so, TOTALLY not suggesting that RFK Jr. BACKS DOWN when we PUSH BACK, BUT if you’d like to call… HHS Toll-Free: 1-877-696-6775 HHS Direct Line: 202-690-7000 PLEASE share and consider calling your senators and representatives as well. NONE of this is okay. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Michigan Sea Grant is a smart investment: We supported 53 undergraduate environmental internships and 20 graduate fellowships in 2018-23, boosting the careers of Michigan’s next generation of scientists and stewards.

We need more $$$$ for Great Lakes research! I want my tax dollars funding the largest freshwater system on the planet.

one of the single best deals in streaming. i've been paying for PBS Passport for years. it rules

#FoodieFriday Grab some leaves from a nearby wild bergamot plant (aka Monarda or bee balm) and try making a spicy native garnish with this simple yet elegant recipe from @helloellower.bsky.social on Freshwater Feasts: buff.ly/67aNXmr

From clean drinking water to thriving coastal economies, here are 6 ways Great Lakes research at Michigan Sea Grant, CIGLR, and UM SEAS impacts you:

Michigan Sea Grant is a smart investment! Thanks to our MI Paddle Stewards training program, a highly invasive plant (hydrilla) was detected in Berrien County and stopped in time to prevent an estimated $3.9 million dollars in future removal costs.

Every time I open LinkedIn, someone from a science agency shares an unplanned (forced) early retirement or RIF. Lately it’s NASA & EPA. In spring, NOAA. I think people have no idea how deep this loss really is. I don’t know what rebuilding federal science looks like, but it won’t be simple or quick.

Great article! We’ve got a lot of golden oysters here in Michigan (they’re flushing all over the place this time of year) and my forager friends and I have indeed noticed them displacing some of our native oysters. They’re delicious, but I would not recommend purchasing them in grow kits anymore!

#FoodieFriday If you're a confident forager -- or have a friend who is -- and are lucky enough to find some summery wild chanterelles, they'll shine in this simple, fresh pasta dish from @helloellower.bsky.social on Freshwater Feasts:

Know your invasive crayfish: www.canr.msu.edu/resources/gr...

The Detroit River is full of habitat restoration success stories! Learn about the history of the Detroit River Area of Concern and the tremendous partnerships bringing this urban habitat back to life, in this quick video from Erica Clites: buff.ly/UumojP1 @planetdetroit.org @dailydetroit.bsky.social

We already have "chat with an article" it's called EMAILING THE AUTHOR

As a bonus, the Library of Michigan and Michigan DNR now have a stash of Michigan field guides available online, for free, instant access: readmichigan.biblioboard.com/curation/c1e...

Good news! Trump sought to eliminate NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), which would have led to the closure of NOAA Research Labs. Among other important climate research, this would have meant eliminating the Keeling Curve. The Senate Appropriations Committee said no! bit.ly/3TShZKk