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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New book explores the beauty of a common Great Lakes fish
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A new book details the biology, management and importance of walleye, an iconic Great Lakes fish.
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Ancient invention may safely move fish across barriers while blocking invaders, study finds
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In the course of 11 days, a device dating back to 234 B.C. successfully transported 704 fish across the Cheboygan Dam in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula with no injuries observed.
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In today’s forecast: 4 billion birds migrate across North America
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During the fall migration season, over 4 billion birds in North America pass over our heads while we are sound asleep. Scientists use a number of technologies to understand more about birds’ migratory patterns.
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Whitefish campaign seeks to lift fisheries while fish stocks drop
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A new campaign is pushing for commercial fisheries to use whitefish for more than just filets. The fish could be used for makeup, wallets and supplements.
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Plastic pollution robs fish of nutrients
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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee have discovered that plastic pollution makes yellow perch less nutritious.
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Minnow researcher uses You Tube, children’s literature to connect people with at-risk species
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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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Smuggler who snuggled up with pythons faces federal charge
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A federal grand jury has accused a man of smuggling three Burmese pythons from Canada into the United States. The man faces up to 20 years in prison and a maximum $250,000 fine if convicted.
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University researchers rescue mussels from dams
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Lake Superior State University is surveying river habitats to learn how to rescue native mussels threatened by hydropower dams. The project is funded by We Energies which put money into a mitigation fund as part of a settlement agreement.
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October: The smells of autumn
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It’s October, and the stink bugs are moving into my house for the winter. So many things stink in a deliberate attempt to be repulsive. Other things stink to be attractive, but because they’re not trying to attract us, we may not like their aromas.
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Michigan’s connection to Queen Elizabeth II: Lamprey pie
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It’s a dish fit for a queen, and now a king.