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Event: The Future of the Great Lakes Fish Community

Come hear Gerald Smith discuss the future of Great Lakes fishes and how his recently released book The Guide to Great Lakes Fishes came alive.

Sneak preview: "I think the large, writhing groups of spawning Burbot provided the biggest surprise in the project... and I realized that there is enough new to be learned about Great Lakes fishes to take several lifetimes..."

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Time: 4-6 p.m.
Day: Tuesday, March 23
Place: 1024 Dana Building on the campus of the University of Michigan
Who: Anyone interested in the Great Lakes or fish
Cost: Free

About the Book
This definitive, easy-to-use guide features illustrations, photographs and line drawings, along with facts about behavior, characteristics, distribution, habitat and conservation status for the most commonly found species in the Great Lakes basin. Informative essays on the natural history, adaptations, and characteristics of Great Lakes fishes are also covered.
 * Signed books will be available for purchase by cash or credit card.

How To Order A Copy
The soft cover and a limited-edition hard cover are available online through the Michigan Sea Grant Bookstore. See: www.miseagrant.umich.edu/store

About the Author
Smith is Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan and Curator Emeritus of Fishes for the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.

The event is sponsored by Michigan Sea Grant. The book was produced by the University of Michigan Press and Michigan Sea Grant. To learn more, visit: www.miseagrant.umich.edu

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Apologies for any cross postings!
Questions? Direct them to Stephanie Ariganello at 734-615-0400 or email: stephaa at umich.edu


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