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Great Lakes vulnerable to outbreak of fish virus
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A new study shows that large parts of the Great Lakes can host a virus responsible for thousands of fish deaths in the region.
Capital News Service
Some Michigan fish safe for pregnant women, sometimes
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Pregnant women must balance the risks and benefits to consuming locally caught fish.
Wildlife
Usually the villain, invasive species odd hero for native fish
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Cisco supported one of the largest fisheries in the Great Lakes before their collapse 60 years ago. They’re now mounting a comeback, and an invasive species is opening the door.
Echo
Unique lake trout could help restore Lake Michigan population
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The trout in Lake Michigan were once wiped out, but one strain might help bring them back.
Fish
Scientists worry about lake herring crash, say new restrictions may help
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Cisco is a crucial part of Lake Superior’s food web.
Fish
New method shows some Great Lakes fish consumption advisories may not protect health
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Most fish advisories are based on a single contaminant and don’t include the added health risk of multiple contaminants being present at once.
Fish
CSI Great Lakes: Fish forensics trace contaminants from lakes to streams
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Fish are what they eat, say investigators whose findings inform decisions on eating fish, dam removal and stocking.
Fish
Benefits of eating mercury contaminated fish may outweigh risks
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A recent study investigated health trends in the Anishinaabe, who have deep-rooted cultural connections to fishing.
Fish
Lake Huron whitefish feeling effects of invasive mussels
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Lake Huron’s whitefish has seen noticeable declines in their population. A recent study out of Ontario argues that invasive zebra and quagga mussels have contributed significantly to this decline, harming profitable fisheries
Catch of the Day
Overfishing less of a threat in Great Lakes than oceans
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Ability to more easily switch to other species before they are threatened reduces fishing pressures.