Join us for “Students Ask Scientists” on April 2

Tim Campbell is offering a program for middle school students and educators to learn more about how we talk about invasive species and how the different message frames we use can impact effectiveness of efforts to prevent and manage aquatic invasive species.

Using drama as an introduction to marine debris prevention

Wisconsin Sea Grant is leading one of six projects recently funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program. The projects, announced today, focus on preventing the introduction of marine debris (trash, fishing gear and microplastics) into coastal and Great Lakes environments.

Plastic identification activity wows educators

Educators who participated in a recent six-week online workshop series about the Great Lakes and inland waters, “Trimming our Sails” were especially wowed by one presentation. “Plastic Debris Identification” was offered by Daniela Leon, an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Superior who is majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry.