Studying fish comes with many challenges, and one of the biggest is that they are constantly on the move. Because of this, tracking fish has become a major focus in aquatic science in recent years. With tools like acoustic telemetry, scientists can now monitor fish movement at both fine and large spatial scales. Much like […]
Educators of grades 6-12 are invited to join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Great Lakes Aquarium for a full-day, in-person professional development workshop, Exploring the Deep Ocean with NOAA. Together we’ll dive into the diverse reasons for why it is important to explore the ocean and the variety of tools and technologies that drive how we […]
Join Minnesota Sea Grant for an immersive, hands-on experience at the University of Minnesota’s Aquaculture Lab. Our 3-hour tour/workshop events promote, explore, and prepare educators for the Great Lakes Aquaculture Challenge that begins in January and runs through April of 2026. Our 3-hour tour/workshop events promote and prepare educators for the Great Lakes Aquaculture Challenge […]
This discussion is part of Maadagindan!, a book club on children’s literature by Native American authors that focus on the Great Lakes and Ojibwe culture. Book Description: In Hummingbird, the ancestors send a hummingbird to a child lost in Windigo’s darkness, along with its teachings of resilience, love and connection. It is a bilingual book, in […]
What: The Student Shorts Film Competition is an annual part of Thunder Bay International Film Festival, where youth get to share about the Great Lakes on the big screen with films three minutes or less in length! Who: Middle and High School students (6th-12th grade) are eligible to enter individually or as a team When: […]
What: Microplastic Educator Professional Learning Opportunity led by Dr. Melissa Maurer-Jones Who: Middle and high school (6-12) educators but all are welcome to attend When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. CST Where: Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, MN How: No cost to participate but space is limited. Register here before 1/8/26 at 4pm CST! […]
The Aquaculture Challenge is a competition open to teams of 8th-12th grade student with an adult coach or captain. The challenge engages students in STEM learning, innovation, and career development by developing aquaponics systems and business plans. Teams can come from rural, urban, and suburban schools or homeschool groups across the Great Lakes states. New […]
Mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that can be found in high concentration in fish across the globe. Surprisingly, mercury levels in the environment are quite low compared to other forms of pollution. However, microorganisms in the environment can convert the mercury that is released into the environment into another form of mercury called methylmercury. This […]
EPA has extended the deadline for applications for the 2025 President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). Applications for both awards are now due no later than Friday, January 16, 2026. The EPA is focused on Powering the Great American Comeback and wants to recognize students and educators across […]
This discussion is part of Maadagindan!, a book club on children’s literature by Native American authors that focus on the Great Lakes and Ojibwe culture. Book Title: Where Wolves Don’t Die Book Description: Where Wolves Don’t Die is both taut thriller and a raw, tender coming-of-age story, about one Ojibwe boy learning to love himself through […]
What: Educator professional development sharing about harmful algal blooms (HABs), meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs), and strategies to connect with learners Who: Formal and nonformal educators of 3rd-12th grade learners When: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:30-6:00 PM EST Where: Virtual via Zoom How: No cost to participate. Register here by 2/13! Join Pennsylvania Sea Grant and […]
The Shipboard Science Immersion brings educators aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian to work alongside scientists for a week. Apply for the 2026 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Superior by February 28, 2026. 2026 Program Details Who: 5-12th-grade teachers and non-formal* educators in the Great Lakes states of IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, and […]