Lake Scientist

- — June 24, 2010
Blue-green algae contamination threatens Grand Lake

A new species of blue-green algae is appearing in thick mats on Grand Lake, Ohio’s largest inland lake, causing fish kills as well as concern for the health and safety[…]

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- — June 24, 2010
Asian carp catch near Lake Michigan confirms DNA evidence

For months, “show me a fish” has been a talking point of those opposed to Asian carp action. Well, they’ve got their fish. A 19-pound Asian carp was caught just[…]

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- — June 23, 2010
New York ballast regulation a victory over Great Lakes invasive species

Great Lakes activists won a sizable victory in the war against invasive species last week. In short, New York courts upheld a new rule that requires all ocean-going ships passing[…]

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- — June 22, 2010
Latest issue of Michigan Sea Grant’s Upwellings now available

The summer edition of Upwellings, Michigan Sea Grant’s quarterly newsletter, is now available online. This issue’s theme is how to stay safe in and around the Great Lakes. An introductory[…]

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