Focus Areas
Native and Invasive Species

Many plants and animals rely on the Great Lakes to survive. Learn more about the birds, plants and animals — native and invasive — that call the Great Lakes home.

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Boating and Marinas

Michigan Sea Grant helps promote safe and environmentally sound boating and marina practices through things like the Know Your Nets campaigns and the Clean Marina Program.

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Coastal Communities

The Great Lakes are crucial to Michigan’s culture and economic vitality. Explore how the Great Lakes are intertwined with our way of life through land use, jobs reports, water access, coastal development and more.

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Hazards

It is important to be aware of potential Great Lakes hazards like dangerous currents, extreme storms and floods, harmful algal blooms and boater safety. The best way to combat these dangers is to be prepared and know how to respond.

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Restoration

From drinking water to economies built on commercial fisheries, restoration is fundamental to keeping the Great Lakes viable. MSG is leading and partnering on several large-scale restoration projects.

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Fisheries

Recreational, commercial and tribal fisheries are a vital part of Michigan’s heritage. Michigan Sea Grant conducts scientific research to lay the groundwork for sound fishery management.

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MSG and International Great Lakes Research
Michigan Sea Grant Helps Build Dangerous Currents Expertise
Don’t Miss the Boat!
Updates from Michigan Sea Grant
Michigan Catch & Cook Receives Governor’s Award
Great Lakes Beaches
Video: Salmon in the Great Lakes
The Future of Lake Erie and Algal Blooms
March Upwellings Newsletter
Climate Change and Lake Effect Snow
  • MSG and International Great Lakes Research
  • Michigan Sea Grant Helps Build Dangerous Currents Expertise
  • Don’t Miss the Boat!
  • Updates from Michigan Sea Grant
  • Michigan Catch & Cook Receives Governor’s Award
  • Great Lakes Beaches
  • Video: Salmon in the Great Lakes
  • The Future of Lake Erie and Algal Blooms
  • March Upwellings Newsletter
  • Climate Change and Lake Effect Snow

MSG and International Great Lakes Research

Each year, hundreds of scientists and natural resource professionals gather at the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) conference. Michigan Sea Grant representatives were an integral part of the 2013 conference. Michigan Sea Grant participated in more than 20 presentations ranging from restoration of fish habitat and working waterfronts to special project outreach and engaging a new generation of stewards. learn more