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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Fish, Birds and Animals, I Speak for the Fish, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

I Speak for the Fish: Giddy up sucker

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now August 21, 2023November 8, 2025

I’m a sucker for a cute sucker, but it’s a small fan club.

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, I Speak for the Fish, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

I Speak for the Fish: Facing the wrath of a crayfish

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now July 17, 2023November 8, 2025
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I Speak for the Fish: Searching for the elusive sculpin

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now June 19, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, I Speak for the Fish, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

I Speak for the Fish: What’s the most popular freshwater fish?

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now May 15, 2023November 8, 2025

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  • Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
    The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
  • Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
    Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
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