Tag: fisheries
Lawmakers weigh commercial fishing lifeline as whitefish decline
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills that would allow commercial fishers to catch species like lake trout and walleye as Great Lakes whitefish populations continue to collapse due to invasive mussels […]
Beyond the Shore: The ancient origins of, and enduring connections to Lake Superior
Lake Superior’s history stretches back more than one billion years. And for some, the connection to the water is reborn every day.
Cleanup at Saugeen Beach promotes importance of working together
Volunteers collected more than 220 pounds of waste on Saturday
Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says
By Samantha Ku
Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.
How a ‘forgotten’ fish in the Great Lakes is bringing together researchers in Michigan and abroad
Pink salmon have been in the Great Lakes for 70 years. But recent growth in their numbers has scientists asking new questions.
