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Status and Trends of Mercury Concentrations in Lake Whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis in Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior
"The Lake Whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis is native to Lake Superior and supports important commercial and subsistence fisheries. Contaminant monitoring is conducted throughout the state of Michigan to ensure the safe consumption of these fish. The…
The Effects of Disturbance Frequency on Macroinvertebrate Communities in Coastal Wetlands of the St. Marys River, MI
"Coastal wetlands in the Great Lakes are important ecosystems, but may be subjected to anthropogenic disturbances (e.g., waves associated with freighter traffic) frequently, which may affect the biota that resides in these wetlands. The objective of…
Impact of Non-Native Salmonids on Stream Resident Fish Communities After Barrier Removal
Dam removal on Great Lakes tributaries may open headwaters to colonization by non-native salmonids. The effects of these introductions on resident stream communities, specifically native cold water fishes, are unclear but should be determined to…
Diving Duck Diets in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula
The Great Lakes are an important migration stopover site and wintering area for millions of ducks. Diving ducks on the lower Great Lakes began feeding on invasive zebra mussels following their accidental introduction in the mid-1980s. Zebra mussels…
Changes in the Spatial Distribution of Adult Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) in the St. Marys River Before, During, and after Spawning
The St. Marys River continues to be one of the largest producers of invasive sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) in the Great Lakes, but current control methods (e.g., trapping) need improvement. Trapping at new locations would increase population…
