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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsI Speak for the FishKathy JohnsonLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, Research
I Speak for the fish: Sammy the red-nosed sucker
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the film Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, I Speak for the Fish columnist Kathy Johnson creates a whimsical remix of the classic holiday jingle.
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I Speak for the Fish: How Native Americans are saving lake sturgeon
Tribal communities have played a critical role in lake sturgeon restoration efforts in the Great Lakes, yet their efforts are often overlooked and undervalued.
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I Speak for the Fish: Where’s the line in fisheries research?
Netting, tagging, shocking, sampling — a lot of things are done to fish in the name of science. So, it begs the question, who decides what can be done to Great Lakes fish?
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How do fish survive in large urban waterways, like the Chicago River?
The Chicago River’s hardened shorelines, stormwater pollution events and limited habitat would seem inhospitable to fish. Yet, native species are finding ways to call the city home.
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I Speak for the Fish: The Quest for a Largemouth
Largemouth are like 8-year-old English bulldogs; fierce guardians of their own with a standoffish demeanor and no interest in making friends.
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I Speak For The Fish: Are muskies still the readers’ favorite?
My confidence that no other species had a chance of unseating muskies as the reader’s favorite seemed like a safe bet. But I was wrong.
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I Speak for the Fish: Never underestimate a smallmouth
Smallmouth basses are like 3-year-old German Shepherds: powerful and intelligent with lethal guarding instincts.
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Energy News Roundup: State senators advocate for ‘community solar’ projects, proposed natural gas plant gets renewed scrutiny
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news.
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I Speak for the Fish: When a bass is not a bass
Rock bass are like 10-month-old golden retrievers: playful, energetic and a lot of fun to watch.
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PFAS News Roundup: Indiana senators scrap bill that would change definition of polyfluoroalkyl substances in favor of manufacturers
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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