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Lake Sturgeon – Dinosaurs of the Great Lakes

A documentary video produced by Earthwave Society in 2011. As shared by Earthwave Society, “This half-hour documentary explores the life history and biology of lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes. Lake sturgeon are aquatic dinosaurs struggling to survive in modern times. The plight of the lake sturgeon serves to remind us of the long term detrimental effects of commercial overfishing, pollution, and human encroachment with total disregard for the resource and environment. Video Narration by Leslie Merrill. 

You can access this documentary, and others from their video library, which are available in the DVD Gallery at www.earthwave.org.

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The GLFHT is Getting an Upgrade—More to Explore This Summer!

With financial support from America250MI, we are excited to enhance the GLFHT website! We’re delivering a more accessible, user-friendly experience and expanded stories that celebrate fisheries heritage in Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes region.

Some highlights include new trail stories featuring local voices, curated educational resources for youth and educators, additional places to explore in our directory, and more ways to connect with coastal communities through history, culture, and stewardship.

The first phase of the upgraded site launched in June, with more content coming in August 2026. Thank you for visiting!

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