http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ en-us temp@temp.com 2013-05-31T10:27:14-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/let_em_down_easy_returning_a_fish_to_deep_water.html When deepwater anglers catch and release, it is sometimes hard for fish to get back down, which could end in fish fatality. Knowing the signs of barotrauma and ways to combat it, however, can help.... 601@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Main Feature 2013-05-31T10:27:14-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/publication_trifecta_examines_genetic_biocontrol_of_invasive_fish.html Scientific advances make genetic engineering a reality, but that does not make it supported by current U.S. governance and framework. Three Sea Grant publications recently explored the topic.... 602@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-05-30T10:33:07-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/fish_parasites.html From flukes to infections, fish are subject to some nasty things; fortunately, that does not need to affect your love of eating fish. Here are some things you can do to avoid parasites during your next fishy meal.... 603@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-05-29T10:43:36-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/getting_graphic_invasive_species_vs_student_designers.html College of St. Scholastica students recently took on a worthy opponent when they signed on for a Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!TM and HabitattitudeTM graphic design project.... 604@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-05-28T10:45:07-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/staff_updates.html We have award-winning colleagues! MNSG researcher Brandy Forsman won a scholarship to share research findings, and Judy Zomerfelt won an Outstanding Project Award from the University of Minnesota Duluth.... 605@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-05-27T10:59:51-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/did_ja_know.html Don't let parasites scare you! Fish are a good source of nutrients, and it is very unlikely that you will get a parasite while eating fish.... 606@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Did Ja Know? 2013-05-26T11:03:08-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/spring_2013.html Director Jeff Gunderson takes a look at how the late coming of spring this year affects Lake Superior and reminds everyone to keep in mind the difference between weather and climate.... 607@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Bow Watch 2013-05-25T11:07:10-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/products_and_publications.html Check out our latest publications, including Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery; People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish; and more.... 608@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ New Publications and Services 2013-05-24T11:11:51-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/01/what_good_is_a_diatom.html 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.... 590@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Main Feature 2013-01-31T11:11:43-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/01/cruising_the_great_lakes.html 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.... 591@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-01-30T11:11:34-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/01/readers_want_to_know_how_does_cigarette_litter_impact_lake_superior.html The research isn't all there quite yet, but the Beach Sweep is already helping to prevent the negative consequences of coastal litter.... 592@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-01-29T11:11:59-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/01/playing_the_game_the_updated_watershed_game_for_sustainable_coastal_communities.html The highly acclaimed board game continues to educate community leaders about best water management practices, now with a couple new updates.... 593@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-01-28T11:54:17-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/01/getting_real_about_climate_change.html A year of treacherous weather prompts us to be "climate ready." Are you?... 594@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-01-27T11:11:17-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/01/success_a_salute_to_lake_superiors_sustainable_fisheries_2012.html 200 guests, 10 chefs, 1 fish! The response to the "Fish Fling" and winners come to light.... 595@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-01-26T11:11:43-06:00 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/01/new_projects.html We're increasing Great Lakes literacy, continuing to fight the spread of aquatic invasive species, and helping assess extreme weather losses.... 596@http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/ Features 2013-01-24T11:11:23-06:00