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The Seaway Turns 50!- The modern Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System has supported maritime trade for 50 years, but there's more to the story. Read about a "remarkable engineering feat and model of binational cooperation."
Trout, Ciscoes, and Shrimp: News from the Serrated Edge of Science- Life in the pelagic zone of Lake Superior clearly has its ups and downs. Learn how Great Lakes research is accomplished and why light and predator pressure sends some species to the lake floor.
Stout Trout Eyed for Market- Siscowet lake trout were a topic of debate at a workshop this summer. The fatty fish might be abundant enough in Lake Superior to commercially harvest. But would such a fishery be sustainable and economically feasible?
Carried Away with Rip Currents- You should see all the rip current information on the Minnesota Sea Grant Web site!
Digging up Our Neighbors’ Dirt - A stormwater research project gets underway in a Duluth neighborhood.
Survey Captures Maritime Industry Thoughts on Climate Change - People working in the Great Lakes shipping industry are aware of how climate change predictions might affect their businesses but are not sure how to prepare for an uncertain future.
View from the Decks- A photo essay exemplifies how Minnesota Sea Grant activities involved three research vessels this summer.
Online Resources- Follow Minnesota Sea Grant through Twitter, newsfeeds, and by accessing our newest Web content.
Rusty Crayfish: A Nasty Invader- The Duluth area is a Mecca for freshwater research and outreach. Read about water-related projects and people.
Toward Sustainable Tourism- In this award-winning publication, you'll learn how the tourism industry is meshing economic and environmental interests.
A-maze-ing Lake Superior- Only $4.50 (a back-to-school sale price)! The popular activity book allows kids to learn about Lake Superior while having fun.
The Blue Thumb Guide to Rain Gardens- Learn how to create and maintain a raingarden. Staff recommendation!
Eat Fish Often? A Minnesota Guide to Eating Fish- This 2009 update explains how to minimize your exposure to contaminants when eating wild-caught fish.
- Journal Reprints
- Seven peer-reviewed articles advance our understanding of fish, zooplankton, bacteria, PCB remediation, and fish oil.
- Did Ja Know?
- Rock snot is native to Lake Superior.
Upcoming Events | 
- WLSSD's Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out Day
- November 20, 2009
- Duluth, MN
- Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species Meeting
- December 10-11, 2009
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Life After Zebra Mussels
- December 1, 2009
- Alexandria, MI
News Releases |
- Our Own Dale Bergeron on NOAA's New Video
- November 18, 2009
- Hoene Joins Sea Grant Communications Team
- November 18, 2009
- Finalists for MN Sea Grant Director Address Public
- November 12, 2009
- Catching Up With Aquatic Science on KUMD's Northland Morning
- October 20, 2009
- World Maritime Day Focuses on Fuel Efficiency and Climate Change
- October 8, 2009
- World Maritime Day in the Twin Ports
- September 22, 2009
- Sustainable Tourism Publication Wins Award
- August 6, 2009
- Kids' Fishing Day to Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers
- July 7, 2009
- Lakeside Neighborhood a Test Case for Reducing Stormwater Runoff
- July 2, 2009
- Zebra mussels found on Pike Lake near Duluth
- July 1, 2009
- 15 Educators Embark on a Superior Science Expedition
- July 1, 2009
- Minnesota Sea Grant is on Twitter
- May 28, 2009
- 2009 Great Lakes Rip Current Conference
- May 19, 2009
- A View From the Lake 2009
- May 11, 2009
- Shipboard Science for Teachers: Application Deadline May 1
- April 22, 2009
- Ahoy! Educational Opportunity for Teachers
- March 4, 2009
- The Sea Grant Files debut on KUMD Radio
- February 27, 2009
- New Address for Minnesota Sea Grant
- January 15, 2009
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