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What Good is a Diatom: These tiny particles have inspired everyone from Victorian microscopists to Lake Superior researchers. Read how diatoms are helping paint the picture of Lake Superior history today.
Cruising the Great Lakes: Coastal cruise ship M/V Yorktown's visit to the Duluth-Superior Harbor represents an on-the-rise tourism option for Great Lakes lovers. It also offers on-board education and revenue to Duluth.
Readers Want to Know: How does cigarette litter impact Lake Superior?: The research isn't all there quite yet, but the Beach Sweep is already helping to prevent the negative consequences of coastal litter.
Playing the Game - The Updated Watershed Game - For Sustainable Coastal Communities: The highly acclaimed board game continues to educate community leaders about best water management practices, now with a couple new updates.
Getting Real About Climate Change: A year of treacherous weather prompts us to be "climate ready." Are you?
Success! A Salute to Lake Superior's Sustainable Fisheries 2012: 200 guests, 10 chefs, 1 fish! The response to the "Fish Fling" and winners come to light.
New Projects!: We're increasing Great Lakes literacy, continuing to fight the spread of aquatic invasive species, and helping assess extreme weather losses.
Staff Updates: Three must be our lucky number: Minnesota Sea Grant adds three rookies to its hard-hitting roster as three veterans climb the steps of the aquatic management world.
Bow Watch: Looking Ahead: Director Jeff Gunderson explains Minnesota Sea Grant's resolutions for 2013 and beyond.
Products and Publications: Check out our latest publications, including Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery; Superior Facts: 3-quadrillion Gallons, one Great Lake; and more.
Did Ja Know?: In 2005 researchers described a new species of diatom, endemic only to Lake Superior & Nipigon.