Author: Clean Technica
Lake Erie fish gather near low-oxygen zones as scientists study how climate change could reshape their habitat
Scientists found that fish in Lake Erie often congregate along the edges of low-oxygen “dead zones” rather than simply avoiding them. The discovery could help researchers better predict how climate […]
Lake Michigan beauty can turn dangerous in August
Water-safety advocates are reminding beachgoers about the dangers of rip currents, high waves, and sudden weather changes on Lake Michigan. The warning comes during one of the busiest periods of […]
Some fish swimming in the Great Lakes could be upward of 400 years old, new study finds
Michigan lake sturgeon were already known as “living dinosaurs” – but they may be a lot older than you might think, according to a new study from Michigan and Wisconsin […]
Future of fisheries research underway in northern Michigan
The R/V Steelhead II, a new fisheries research vessel being built to replace the aging S/V Steelhead, will enhance the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ ability to conduct fish population […]
Forest restoration education events set for August
Conservation groups in western Michigan announced educational events focused on combating the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect threatening forests along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Organizers are also promoting strategies […]