February 2007
Lake Superior Holds Onto Her Dead ... and Her Toxaphene
Researchers have found that Lake Superior’s combination of cold water and bacteria allow it to hold onto toxins.
Law Center Identifies Potential Leaks in Michigan Ballast Water Legislation
Is it constitutional for states to regulate ballast water? Michigan tests the legal system to protect the Great Lakes.
In Memory of Ray Skeleton 1943 – 2006
Captain Skeleton influenced Sea Grant and many others with his insight and charm.
Staff Update
Jeff Gunderson will be working on spotfin shiner aquaculture with the baitfish industry.
Making a Clean Beach
Our über-cool team collected 61 pounds of garbage during Beach Sweep.
Readers Want to Know…
Why were dead sturgeon washing up around Duluth last fall?
Did Ja Know?
Lake sturgeon take quite a bit of time to grow up.
Bow Watch
Land, Sea, or Air: There’s a Grant Program!
Our new director, Steve Bortone explains how the government partners with universities to understand practical science from the ocean floor to the cosmos.
New Publications & Services
Lake Superior for Kids (or the Kid in You)
Learning about Lake Superior is fun when you dive into the pages of A-maze-ing Lake Superior, a maze and puzzle book.
Updated Publications List Available
This catalog contains updated information on over 60 Minnesota Sea Grant products.
Wetlands of the Arrowhead CD
Learn about wetlands in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin through this free CD!
Journal Reprints
Six new research articles report on delta models, fish pheromones, and a molecular technique for genetic engineering.





