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U-M divers retrieve 8,900-year-old piece of wood from Lake Huron
Annarbor.com (12/12)
University of Michigan researchers announced they have found a 5 1/2 foot long, pole-shaped piece of wood that is 8,900 years old in Lake Huron.
RIVERKEEPERS: Tending the waterways
Niagara Gazette (2/6)
The goal of the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is two-fold: protecting the water quantity and the quality, as well as connecting people to the waterfront.
Internationally renowned ‘Ocean Doctor’ to speak in Grand Rapids
MLive.com (2/3)
Known as the “Ocean Doctor,” David Guggenheim will speak in Grand Rapids, Mich., about the many similarities between the threats to the oceans and to our Great Lakes.
SUNY Fredonia to lead Great Lakes pollution study
Wall Street Journal (2/3)
Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes will be the focus of a study this summer. Led by the State University of New York at Fredonia, researchers will try to quantify the amount of plastic polluting the fresh water Great Lakes.
SSC students taking part in marine science bowl
Arenac County Independent (1/31)
Teams of Michigan high school students will be heading to Ann Arbor this weekend to take part in the annual Great Lakes Bowl, a quiz event that focuses on questions about marine and freshwater systems and biology.
No aquarium for Windsor
CBC News (1/31)
Aquariums in Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago prove to be too much competition for Windsor.
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6 | State/provincial fishing laws, consumption advisories
Let's go fishing...
GLIN Hunting and Fishing in the Great Lakes Region
Keeping safe...pollution and consumption advisories
Various forms of pollution, including toxins in the water, directly impact fish or are ingested with their food.
In 1971, the first sport fish advisory was issued in the Great Lakes for people consuming fish caught from the lakes. These advisories, issued by state and provincial governments, recommended that consumption of certain species, and sizes, of fish should be limited or avoided because of toxic chemicals present in the fish. Advisories are now issued on a regular basis to limit exposure and protect human health.
Because of current scientific uncertainty about how dangerous some pollution is to humans, the Great Lakes states and province of Ontario often vary in the advice they provide. However, in all cases, following the advisories will reduce the exposure to any possible contaminants.
People who consume large quantities of sport-caught fish should pay close attention to these warnings. The guidelines are strictest for women of child-bearing age, pregnant women and pre-teen children. Fish provide important nutrition to people and, while following advisories can reduce exposure, fish can also be prepared and cooked in certain ways that reduce or eliminate a large proportion of certain contaminants.
Related sites:GLIN Great Lakes Fish Consumption Advisories
How to Enjoy Fish Safely (PDF), Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Photo: A Wisconsin angler displays his double catch, courtesy Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council.
