Mapping currents allows scientists to understand the path pollution takes and maximize the efficiency of boats and vessels.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/05/05/new-nasa-satellite-helps-scientists-understand-great-lakes/
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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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/04/26/watch-out-creepy-kudzu-coming/
Among the species that newly receive threatened status are the Eastern whip-poor-will, evening grosbeak, golden-winged warbler, Northern goshawk, spruce grouse and upland sandpiper.
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This network provides valuable, real time data on a stream’s water quality, level and temperature.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/02/27/miwaternet-monitors-quality-of-northern-michigan-streams/
These dogs continue to work on other invasive species detection prevention projects like sticky sage and oak wilt, a type of fungus.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/02/08/woof-there-it-is-a-spotted-lanternfly/
On Twitter recreation was the most popular topic of discussion, and that users cared more about pollution’s impact on public health than its impact on property values.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/02/06/can-social-media-responsibly-guide-environmental-decisions/
Cleaning up and greening the lots helps to reduce violence. That effect improves when the local community is engaged in those activities instead of having the lots professionally mowed
The post Gardening with a whole community could reduce violent crimes in neighborhoods, study says first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/02/03/gardening-with-a-whole-community-could-reduce-violent-crimes-in-neighborhoods-study-says/
Juvenile trees are experiencing increased mortality due to global warming and reduced rainfall.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/31/climate-change-is-killing-our-trees-study-finds/
Ecology cautions against overgeneralizing the impact of cormorants on fish populations because what the birds feed on differs by available species, the age and size of the fish they eat, and where they feed in their respective territories.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/30/effectiveness-of-cormorant-hunting-questioned/
A research team is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide exhaust produced by the burning of fossil fuels into fuel.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/16/pipedream-researchers-hope-to-convert-exhaust-into-fuel/
Until now, such a two-year water quality environmental technology degree was nonexistent.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/13/new-northwestern-michigan-college-two-year-degree-readies-students-for-water-technology-jobs/
Since seeking refuge on land leads to higher concentrations of birds on coastlines, the next impacted factor is birds' health.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/11/study-finds-great-lakes-influence-bird-migration-patterns/
Over half of the Michiganders surveyed in the study were extremely concerned about an oil spill at the straits. Most preferred that the almost 70-year-old pipeline be shut down.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/22/if-a-great-lakes-oil-spill-happened-in-the-wintry-months-ice-can-contain-it-but-michiganders-still-worry/
NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
https://noaaglerl.blog/2022/12/19/underwater-robots-significantly-advance-our-ability-to-study-lake-eries-harmful-algal-blooms/
A system of beachside cameras developed by the University of Windsor could prevent drownings by tracking beachgoer behavior. Solutions include installing warning signs at particular spots on the beach, or shifting boardwalks and beach entrance points away from dangerous areas.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/06/smartening-up-a-beach-could-save-lives/
Special microbial mat systems in Alpena, Michigan, are helping scientists search for extraterrestrial life. They could also lead to advances in other scientific fields, such as evolutionary biology and medicine.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/11/29/exploring-lake-huron-sinkholes-may-help-find-life-on-other-planets/
While virtual reality grows in the entertainment world, a team of Cornell researchers is using it to prepare farmworkers for hard work. Cornell hopes to collaborate with farms to create a variety of virtual reality spaces for people to visit and learn how to farm. The idea is to document and record the various practices used on a successful farm.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/11/22/cornell-researchers-farm-pixels/
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee have discovered that plastic pollution makes yellow perch less nutritious.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/10/31/plastic-pollution-robs-fish-of-nutrients/
A University of Windsor doctoral student studying conservation has a knack for science communication - and is using it to bring attention and support to at-risk species.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/10/21/minnow-researcher-uses-you-tube-childrens-literature-to-connect-people-with-at-risk-species/
Shipping vessels make Lake Superior one of the loudest freshwater lakes in the world, but ice makes it one of the quietest during winter. The winter silence plays a key role in conserving the lake’s marine animals.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/10/04/study-why-are-lake-superiors-quiet-winters-so-important/
