Stress to the System: Exploring of Harmful Algal Blooms and Freshwater Acidification in the Great Lakes Dr. Reagan Errera working with field samples. Photo courtesy of Dr. Reagan Errera. The Laurentian Great Lakes support an economy exceeding $82 billion in wages annually and supply drinking water to more than 40 million people. This valuable natural […]
The Ship That Time Forgot: The Sinking of the Henry Steinbrenner In May 1953, the freighter Henry Steinbrenner sank in a storm on Lake Superior, claiming the lives of 17 sailors. However, with exception of the initial newspaper headlines announcing the ship’s sinking, history has largely overlooked the ship’s tragic story. Join local historian Jeff […]
Deploying Robots and Artificial Intelligence to Search for Shipwreck Sites in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Join Dr. Katie Skinner of the University of Michigan’s Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Robotics Institute as she explores new technology and innovative methods to advance autonomous capabilities of marine robotic systems for search and survey of [...]
Join Northern Michigan University undergraduate student and Michigan Sea Grant Environmental Intern, Madalyn Saddler, as she takes a deep dive into Great Lakes freshwater acidification, discussing what freshwater acidification is, its relevance to the Great Lakes ecosystem, and its implications. Madalyn will expand upon her role as a research intern working on the ongoing freshwater [...]
Chris Roxburgh, a renowned underwater photographer and author, has gained widespread recognition for his exceptional work capturing shipwrecks in the Great Lakes region. His remarkable photography and environmental efforts have been featured on local and national news platforms multiple times. He is the author of the highly acclaimed hardcover nonfiction book “Leelanau Underwater,” which has […]
Did you know that vampires are swimming in the Great Lakes? Well, vampires of the fish variety! Beginning ~150 years ago, the Great Lakes were invaded by sea lampreys – parasitic fish native to the Atlantic Ocean. Sea lampreys drink the blood of Great Lakes fish, each killing up to 40lbs. Join us as Great […]
Nearly all known routes of the Underground Railroad throughout the Midwest were cut short by a fluid frontier. The barrier of the Great Lakes was a substantial obstacle to those seeking freedom to the north. That obstacle could only be crossed by vessels equipped for the journey, many of which now lie upon the bottom. […]
Our Lecture series continues with "Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan" Author Barb Barton presents her award-winning book about the rich tradition of wild rice in Michigan and its importance to the Anishinaabek people who live here. Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan focuses on the biology, history, and culture surrounding [...]
Presented by Charles Azzarito, NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholar One of the perks of the Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship is choosing from one of the 17 National Marine Sanctuaries to do an internship. Charles chose Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, as a Florida native who had never been to Michigan or the Great Lakes before, [...]
Presented by Dianna Stampfler Author of "Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses" Since 1997, Dianna Stampfler has been presenting lively and upbeat programs about Michigan's lighthouses, historic sites, and paranormal destinations in her home state of Michigan. She is excited to share these stories with the people of northeast Michigan during her August lecture! Stampfler describes lighthouse keepers [...]
