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Explore curated Great Lakes resources from Sea Grant and other partners.
These resources are available to educators at no-cost with funding and support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), Great Lakes Sea Grant Network (GLSGN), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Book: Black Bears & Blueberries
Book Description: A fun, beautifully illustrated story about two grandparent bears and their grandchildren, and their animal…
Book: Bud Finds Her Gift
Book Description: When young Bud sees people bustling around, intent on their chores and their screens, she…
Article: Marine Debris Script Available for Free
What is marine debris, what are its impacts, and what can we do about it? These…
Article: Podcast tells story of seventh graders who launched Clean Boats, Clean Waters
This article highlights how middle school students helped launch the aquatic invasive education campaign – Clean…
Video: Temperature
Temperature is one of the influential water quality parameters. Learn how it can help scientists determine…
Video: Chlorophyll a
Learn how the green pigment (Chlorophyll a) in plants can help scientists understand how much plant…
Video: Turbidity
Learn why changes in turbidity or the cloudiness of a waterbody can impact the health of…
Video: pH
The acidity or basicity of the water can impact the survival of aquatic organisms. In this…
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