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Interested in aquaculture? Don't miss this free, public talk tomorrow from Ohio Sea Grant's Nicole Wright. facebook.com/share/19RUHvbq…

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💧 Can water treatments remove #microplastics? New research from @OhioSeaGrant is examining the effectiveness of treatment plants against these tiny plastic pollutants. The findings will help guide decision-makers on public #health risks. Learn more: ow.ly/An9W50TQb7b

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Did you know the South Bass Island Lighthouse is haunted? Some visitors have reported hearing eerie noises, including creepy footsteps, and slamming doors. According to Ohio.org, the South Bass Island Lighthouse is one of the 24 haunted must-see places in Ohio!

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Join us for our Freshwater Science webinar series today, 10/29 at noon ET! Nicole Wright from Ohio Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension Specialist will present Fish Farming, Food Systems, and Recreation Aquaculture in Ohio. Register at ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/calendar/….


Photos from a recent beach cleanup with BeBot! This electric beach-cleaning robot is equipped with treads and can sift through the top layer of sand to collect debris without contributing to erosion or harming flora and fauna. #GLPCleanup

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🔬 New research funded by @ohioseagrant is helping scientists and decision-makers better understand how #microplastics interact with drinking water treatment. Led by Prof. John Lenhart alongside PhD student Megan Jamison (pictured): ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/2ak8…

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Congratulations to the 88 2025 #Knauss Finalists! A special shoutout of congrats to the 3 finalists from Ohio! Learn more about the finalists below.

Sea Grant #Knauss fellows bring their diverse perspectives to solving #marine & #coastal #policy challenges at the federal level. Meet the 88 finalists for 2025 and learn about their paths to the fellowship: ow.ly/LKcY50TC9lP (1/2)



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Looking for a quick and interesting read this Thursday? Check out the @ohioseagrant article on how local alumni are sparking student interest in science @stonelab Link to article: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/kho8… #ThrowbackThursday #StoneLab2024


"This is a very important issue for us to think about how we can guarantee the safety of drinking water for the general public.” New harmful algal bloom research is helping drinking water treatment plants optimize the removal of algal toxins. Read more: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/mwmq…

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What can ancient sediments found on the bottom of Lake Erie tell us? Newly funded Ohio Sea Grant research is collecting sediment “cores” to gather important data about the lake's past and present. Read more: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/dlks…

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“It’s really an introduction for a lot of these kids. A lot of them have never even seen Lake Erie before." Teens from around Ohio experienced hands-on learning about aquatic science at this year's Ohio 4-H Sea Camp on Kelleys Island. Read more: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/4x5m…

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The @ohioseagrant’s 2024 Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference is on Sep 4 in Toledo, OH, with virtual options available. Register to learn about the latest research and key uncertainties in algal bloom science. ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/calendar/…


Join us on Tuesday, August 20 at noon ET for our next Freshwater Science series! Dr. Fasong Yuan from Cleveland State University will present Investigating Hypoxia Dynamics in Lake Erie. #OSGFreshwaterWebinars Register here: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/calendar/…

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@ohioseagrant and students had a thrilling opportunity earlier this year to demonstrate a @Meijer-funded BeBot at @cedarpoint in #Sandusky, #Ohio! They educated attendees about the litter-capturing robot, marine debris, and Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup efforts. #PlasticFreeLakes

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Detecting a harmful fish pathogen could soon be as quick and easy as taking a COVID-19 or pregnancy test! 🐟🦠🔬 Read more about this new Ohio Sea Grant-funded research: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/xz3x…

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This month marks 10 years since the Toledo Water Crisis, when harmful algal bloom (HAB) toxins left half a million Ohio residents without clean drinking water. Now, GLERL & partners have a robust, integrated research program to understand & predict HABs. noaaglerl.blog/2024/07/22/und…

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NEW RESEARCH: Can drainage ditches on farms be a part of the solution to reduce Lake Erie algal blooms? Ohio Sea Grant-funded research found that natural, "self-forming" ditches that mimic wetlands can actually counteract nutrient runoff. Read more: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/dr0z…


What do you know about Ohio #Aquaculture? Earlier this summer, aquatic farmers and decision-makers came together to connect and share practical knowledge in the first event of its kind in Ohio! 🐟 Learn more: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/2024/2eco…


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This month, teachers in the #GreatLakes Shipboard Science Workshop took part in a #LakeErie beach cleanup! #DYK: according to @A4GL, 40% of *all* trash on Great Lakes beaches is made up of tiny pieces of plastic and foam smaller than 2.5 centimeters? #LakesAppreciationMonth

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This month, Ohio Sea Grant helped students at @TriCedu's Youth Technology Academy conduct a maintenance check on the @GLPCleanup Pixie Drone as part of a Lake Erie trash-trapping project! Students opened up the device to test batteries and clean and adjust one of the thrusters.

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