Wisconsin Sea Grant has long led the field in toxics research. Mercury is one area of study and four key scientists outlined the state’s role in understanding the effects of mercury in aquatic ecosystems.

Kate Ballard is a statistics major and the winner of the 2011 Carl J. Weston Memorial Scholarship from Wisconsin Sea Grant.

You may not have heard his name, but over the course of a 37-year career, Dan Marklein was critical to the success of every grant UW Sea Grant awarded.

UW Sea Grant Outreach Specialist Vicky Harris closes one chapter of environmental service and public engagement, continues many others.

The Great Lakes Sea Grant Network wins an award for service to the Great Lakes surfing community through its rip current awareness efforts.

The new additions, including three clean marinas on Lake Superior, bring Wisconsin’s total to 17.

Director Anders Andren said, “We are extremely fortunate to have him join us in this position.”

Wisconsin Sea Grant collaborated with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research’s Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training program and NOAA’s Climate Program Office

Milestones aplenty in the career of Jim Lubner, Wisconsin Sea Grant’s water safety and education outreach specialist.

In 2010, hazardous rip currents were responsible for 29 deaths in the Great Lakes.