http://www.seagrant.umn.edu en-us mzhuikov@umn.edu (Marie Zhuikov) MN Sea Grant News http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/12/19 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/12/19 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) produced a new video for YouTube emphasizing the concept of "One NOAA" – as a collaboration of Sea Grant offices and Sea Grant workers nationally. The video depicts individuals from all different specialties (graphic artist, plant ecologist, research vessel captain, citizen volunteer, an autonomous underwater vehicle scientist, and more) claiming, "I am NOAA Sea Grant." One of the individuals featured is our own Minnesota Sea Grant Maritime Extension Educator, Dale Bergeron. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:01:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/12/18 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/12/18 DULUTH—Nancy Hoene joined the University of Minnesota Sea Grant program as Communications Coordinator and Senior Editor on November 2. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/12 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/12 Two finalists for the MN Sea Grant Director position, each with a career-long history in the field of aquatic science and a deep concern for the Great Lakes ecosystem, will present their respective visions for the Minnesota Sea Grant program on Monday and Tuesday, November 9th and 10th, at 3:00 p.m. each day in 173 Kirby Plaza on UMD campus. All are welcome to attend and size up the candidates in person. Both speeches also will be broadcast online on UMConnect. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/20 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/20 Minnesota Sea Grant and KUMD Radio (103.3 FM) are at it again. During this season's radio program, Sea Grant's Judy Zomerfelt delivers university research concerning aquatic systems and coastal communities to listeners with a splash of fun. Listen to Catching Up With Aquatic Science on KUMD Radio (103.3 FM) Wednesdays at 7:45 AM. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/08 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/08 The United States, including the Great Lakes ports of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wisc., will celebrate the World Maritime Day Parallel Event on October 16. New York City is spearheading this year's celebration, which is hosted by a different country each year and is sponsored by the International Maritime Organization (IMO); this is the U.S.'s year to showcase the event. The purpose is to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment, with an emphasis on a particular aspect of IMO's work. The theme this year is climate change. Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/09/22 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/09/22 The October 16 celebration in the Twin Ports is part of the World Maritime Day Parallel Event being held in New York City. The Parallel Event is hosted by different countries each year and is sponsored by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This is the U.S.'s year to showcase World Maritime Day in a parallel event. The IMO will celebrate World Maritime Day at its London, United Kingdom, headquarters on September 24. The purpose is to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment and to emphasize a particular aspect of IMO's work. The theme this year is "Climate Change: A Challenge for IMO too!" Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/08/06 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/08/06 Minnesota Sea Grant's Toward Sustainable Tourism booklet won a 2009 APEX award for publication excellence in the one-of-a-kind scientific and environmental publications category. APEX awards recognize achievements in graphic design, editorial content, and overall communications quality. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/07 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/07 On Saturday, July 11, Mills Fleet Farm is sponsoring the 8th Annual Kids' Fishing Day from 11 am – 3 pm at their 11 stores in Minnesota. For the first time, festivities will feature a Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! display in addition to other activities that will excite children about fishing. As they pass through stations, participants will have fun learning basic fishing skills, boating safety, and gain a greater awareness of aquatic invasive species. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/03 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/03 DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth — with its steep slope, heavy clay soils and many streams flowing into Lake Superior — has problems with stormwater runoff. Everyone thinks about sanitary sewer overflows, but excess water in the storm sewer system is causing problems for local streams, which often become excessively muddy after rainstorms. Wed, 2 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/02 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/02 A local resident found four zebra mussels while snorkeling in Pike Lake near Duluth last week, and both Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Sea Grant biologists have now confirmed the discovery. Doug Jensen with Minnesota Sea Grant said the varied sizes of the mussels indicate they have been present in the lake for at least two years. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:01:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/01 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/01 On July 7, 15 teachers and environmental educators from around the Great Lakes Basin will board the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) research vessel, Lake Guardian, in Duluth, Minnesota. The educators will spend a week cruising the lake, conducting research alongside scientists while learning about ecological processes and lake systems. Their goal is to integrate current Great Lakes research into their curricula and programs. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/28 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/28 The University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program will begin sending out regular "tweets" starting on Monday, June 1, through the social networking services of Twitter. The messages will contain facts about Lake Superior, Minnesota's inland waters, and news and information about upcoming events and opportunities. Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/19 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/19 National experts on rip currents and hypothermia will discuss the mechanics of how, why, and where rip currents form in the Great Lakes, our ability to forecast rip current conditions, and how cold water can affect rescues. Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/11 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/11 Registration is open for the 2009 University of Wisconsin Extension – Minnesota Sea Grant boat trips aboard a Lake Superior research vessel. Reserve your spot on A View From the Lake cruises online or by calling Minnesota Sea Grant: 218-726-8106. Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/28 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/28 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is staging a re-enactment to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the modern St. Lawrence Seaway, which allowed the British-flagged Ramon de Larrinaga to arrive in the Twin Ports on May 3,1959. Fifty years later, almost to the minute, the 86-ft. tug Edward H. carrying the banner "Ramon de Larrinaga" will cruise under the Aerial Lift Bridge. Join the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth's Canal Park at 1:00 p.m. on May 3, 2009 to enjoy the re-enactment. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/22 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/22 Two unique workshops for teachers are happening aboard a Great Lakes research vessel this summer. The Shipboard and Shoreline Science Workshops are offered through The Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) Great Lakes for 4th-10th grade teachers in the Great Lakes region and non-formal educators working with Great Lakes/marine concepts. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/03/04 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/03/04 If you teach 4th-10th grade students in the Great Lakes basin and are willing to integrate Great Lakes and marine science into the curriculum, or if you work for a non-formal educational institution that has Great Lakes or marine science exhibits (or plan to add such topics), then this may be for you! Apply for a berth aboard the Environmental Protection Agency's research vessel, the R/V Lake Guardian! Selected applicants will work with Great Lakes Sea Grant educators and scientists, and be eligible for graduate credits through the University of Minnesota Duluth. Wed, 4 Mar 2009 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/02/27 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/02/27 Minnesota Sea Grant director Steve Bortone is hosting The Sea Grant Files, a new radio program airing for the first time this week on the University of Minnesota Duluth's radio station KUMD (103.3 FM). You can also subscribe to The Sea Grant Files podcast or access audio files of aired shows on the Minnesota Sea Grant Web site. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/01/15 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/01/15 The University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program has moved to the renovated Chester Park School building, located on the corner of Woodland Avenue and College Street in Duluth. The new mailing address is: 144 Chester Park, 31 West College Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55812 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/projects/rfp http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/projects/rfp Minnesota Sea Grant is pleased to announce our regular proposal solicitation for research to be conducted during 2010 to 2012. We typically fund projects for amounts ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 per year, excluding costs of graduate students and ship time, for up to two years. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/11/24 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/11/24 The University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program is moving offices this winter. To reduce inventory, we're having a holiday publications sale. These books, videos, posters, and CDs make great stocking stuffers for teachers, anglers, students, scientists, and Lake Superior-lovers! Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:00:00 CST