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Video: Wisconsin Science Festival (WSF) Virtual Field Trip – Lota lota to love about the “Lawyer” fish
This video (30:41) is about the native Great Lakes fish, the burbot. Deep in the waters…
Video: Dissecting a Lake Sturgeon
This video (5:34) is about Lake Sturgeon. John Lyons, Wisconsin fish expert and Curator of Fishes…
Video: Voices of the Coast – George Schmidt
This video (5:51) features George Schmidt, renowned sturgeon decoy carver, as he discussed his craft. Disclaimer:…
Field Guide: Michigan Crayfish
A comprehensive field guide on native and invasive crayfish species found in Michigan including explanations on…
Printable: Wisconsin Aquaculture Coloring and Activity Sticker Activity Book
Did you know that the aquaculture of tilapia dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was…
Story Map: Managing Great Lakes Invaders
A video series and story map from GLANSIS to explore how researchers, elected officials, industry, and…
Spring Success Great Lakes BioBlitz!
By Heidi Ferris | June 2025 What happened? Science in action! For four weeks this spring…
Poster: Great Lakes Fishes
Both beautiful and educational, this full color poster (26.5″ x 38.5″) shows very accurate fish illustrations…
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