The Great Lakes represent an ideal habitat for invasive carp, with a surplus of food from algal blooms and expansive waters.
Environmental stressors like invasive aquatic species and algae blooms in the Great Lakes have led Michigan to consider developing new aquaculture programs.
Michigan rejects proposals to construct net-pen aquaculture facilities in the Michigan waters of the Great Lakes.
The Great Lakes region is home to a multitude of important fisheries and an unfortunate history of fish trafficking
Lean and siscowet trout in Lake Superior will be the first fish in the Great Lakes to feature satellite technology. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are equipping the two...
The Great Lakes’ fishery brings in around $7 billion to the region’s economy every year. Today, eight states, one Canadian province and various tribal governments collaborate to protect the valuable aquatic resource. Michigan does its share in...
In ecology, “landmarking” is defined as the tendency of insects and animals to congregate in locations that make it easier for them to find mates. The sites that they flock to are typically easy to find and...
Climate change will likely affect the Great Lakes fishery, potentially shifting where, for example, salmon thrive or when walleye start spawning. Scientists looking to build models to predict those changes are turning to the fishery’s managers to...