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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:…
2025 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan
By Julie Fiorito | August, 2025 What happened? Fifteen educators from across the Great Lakes spent…
Field Guide: Michigan Crayfish
A comprehensive field guide on native and invasive crayfish species found in Michigan including explanations on…
Story Map: Managing Great Lakes Invaders
A video series and story map from GLANSIS to explore how researchers, elected officials, industry, and…
Video: MI EnviroMinute – New Zealand Mud Snail
This short video (1:22) is about the invasive New Zealand mud snail. It includes information about…
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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