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Go deep into Great Lakes fisheries heritage using this curated list of materials—including audio, videos, books, and more—that have been curated for independent learning at your own pace.
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An award-winning documentary exploring the ecological and historical impacts of sea lamprey and fisheries management.
A Flickr photo album offering images of commercial and recreational fishing in Michigan.
A website documenting fish tugs of the Great Lakes, including modern and historic images of the Great Lakes fishing fleet.
Video documentary (DVD) describing changes to Lake Huron ecosystem resulting from invasive species
Michigan Sea Grant’s updated third edition of The Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery offers a look at the colorful story of our Great Lakes.
An educational poster featuring Great Lakes fish species
An album of historic photos of commercial fishing in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron.
A book about ecology, issues, and management of the Lake Sturgeon.
A video documentary about the Michigan Brown Trout Festival hosted each summer in Alpena, Mich.
A book about Great Lakes fish and their habitats specific to Isle Royale.
Identification guide book for fishes of the Great Lakes region
Guide Book to more than fifty common Great Lakes fish
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief
Michigan State University Extension (Michigan Sea Grant) online news brief
Explore
Browse our interactive map to find Great Lakes fisheries heritage sites and attractions — from museums and historic landmarks to fish markets and restaurants.
Dive In
Discover fisheries heritage stories of people, places, traditions, and ecology that shape the Great Lakes region—from Tribal Nations and fishing families to researchers and the fish they study.
Teach
Find stories designed to help teachers deepen student understanding of Great Lakes topics, as well as lessons, resources, and media to support meaningful, connected learning.
