Viking wanted a piece of the growing Great Lakes cruise industry. Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration saw a chance to deepen research into climate change. A marriage was born.
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Harmful algal blooms appearing on Lake Erie earlier than usual
NOAA satellite images and a research vessel sampling Lake Erie water both found evidence of harmful algal blooms on July 5, a much earlier date than typical.
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Nearly $1.2 billion spent at one site to deter invasive carp from Great Lakes; other entry sites still possible
Nearly $1.2 billion is to be spent at one site to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. There are a dozen more places where the carp could get in.
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Great Lakes drownings on rise. Here’s how to protect yourself at the beach
As water temperatures rise, Michiganders flock to the beach. Even without sharks the Great Lakes can be dangerous.
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Watch out! Creepy kudzu coming to Michigan?
Kudzo is on the list of plants and animals that pose an immediate or potential threat to Michigan’s economy, environment or human health.
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Great Lakes water temperatures warming up ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Temperatures have crested 70 degrees in the Saginaw Bay and nearing that threshold in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. By August, temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal.
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Free swim lessons part of larger Michigan effort to reduce drownings
Huron-Clinton Metroparks is offering 1,300 children free swim lessons this summer, part of an effort to close the poverty gap in learning to swim.
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How to feed a crew on a Great Lakes freighter: haute cuisine on the high seas
On many freighters sailing the Great Lakes, there are cooks known as galley stewards who are on a mission to elevate the on board dining experience, while also creating a sense of community.
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Mayfly season in Michigan: Two days of sex, bright lights for pesky bugs
Millions of the critters could come as soon as next week to southeast Michigan. They are annoying and stinky but signs of healthy waterways.
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Device dating to 234 B.C. may allow Michigan native fish to bypass dams
Great Lakes researchers are testing an ancient device known as the Archimedes screw to lift native fish such as trout and whitefish over barriers such as dams, while keeping out invasive species such as sea lamprey.