Tag: fish
New ice cover data offers insight into whitefish declines, climate change
Michigan researchers have gone back in time to get a picture of ice cover on the Great Lakes since the late 19th century.
What algae dubbed “rock snot” means for Michigan’s waterways
Didymosphenia geminata — didymo for short — also has another, much less scientific, nickname: rock snot. It seems to be spreading in Michigan waterways.
How This River Keeps Unwanted Fish Away | Great Lakes Now
In Traverse City, Michigan, a fish obstacle course is keeping unwanted species out of a river. As dams come down around the world, native fish are returning to their home […]
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Calling all anglers, are you pulling Michigan’s ugliest fish from the ice?
These fish aren’t winning any beauty pageants, but they are becoming increasingly popular among ice fishers. Researchers want to know what anglers find so special about burbots. Read the full […]
PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there
PFAS are posing a threat to the Great Lakes, one of America’s most vital water resources. There are many ways that PFAS enters the Great Lakes, including through rivers, groundwater, […]