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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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Printable: Lake Ontario Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Ontario and their main food sources,…
Printable: Lake Erie Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Superior and their main food sources,…
Printable: Lake Superior Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Superior and their main food sources,…
Printable: Lake Huron Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Huron and their main food sources,…
Printable: Lake Michigan Food Web
This food web graphic features major fish species of Lake Michigan and their main food sources,…
Native and Invasive Crayfish, Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems, Lesson 4
Lesson Summary In this lesson, students explore native and invasive crayfish species of the Great Lakes…
Printable: Coloring Sheets and Paper Crafts
This collection created by Taaja Tucker features coloring sheets and papercraft focused on aquatic wildlife. Coloring…
Book: The Great Lakes
Book Description: The Great Lakes—Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior—are five blue jewels set a bit…
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