A deep dive into the double centerboard schooner shipwrecks of the Great Lakes
Maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen uncovers the story of double centerboard schooners in Lake Michigan.
Author: Jenna Mertz
Jenna writes about the research and outreach work of Wisconsin Sea Grant to build understanding of and stewardship for Wisconsin’s waters and the Great Lakes.
Celebrating student scholars
Science Writer Jenna shares her thoughts about working with our summer students last year.
Keillor Fellow helps Great Lakes communities plan for coastal hazards
Helena Tiedmann’s interest in the Great Lakes began with a new city and a book. Tiedmann, who grew up on a small family farm in Connecticut, moved to Milwaukee after graduating from Beloit College with a degree in environmental geology and political science. It was there she became enamored with the big lake in her …
A peek inside Superior Fresh
Sea Grant Science Communicator Jenna Mertz learns how fish aquaculture water turns into organic greens, both of which reach dinner tables in Wisconsin and beyond!
After 25 years, problem-solver-in-chief James “Frizby” Grandt retires
Our “fixer,” systems engineer James Grandt, is retiring after 25 years of service. Learn about his eclectic and adventurous career and personal life.
Predicting the sturgeon spawn
Jenna, our new science communicator, discusses her soft spot for sturgeon and her quest to see them spawn in Wisconsin this spring.