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Watch Party: The “Cockroach Cam” and more about caring for critters at Great Lakes aquariums
-Go behind the scenes at Detroit’s Belle Isle Aquarium and learn more about the Madagascar hissing cockroach that appeared in a Great Lakes Now segment called “In Isolation …. At Aquariums.”
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Outdoor Escape: Visitors flock to parks, beaches, lakes as states reopen
-As COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift, state and provincial parks fill with visitors eager to get outside.
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Hot summer warming up Lake Michigan, experts say
-The average surface water temperature was 75.3 degrees on July 9.
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July Fourth weekend will test Americans’ discipline
-Health experts agree this will be a pivotal moment in determining whether the nation slides into a deeper mess.
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Hope and Resilience: Great Lakes islanders continue to adapt to COVID-19 conditions
-Locals on Beaver Island, Washington Island and Put-in-Bay adjust even as the threat of COVID-19 remains.
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COVID-19 Comeback: Great Lakes businesses and scientists bounce back
-Rules are relaxing, and business is picking back up for charter boats, freighters and scientists.
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Conflicted Over Copper: Technological advances clash with environmental concerns in Twin Metals case
-Changes in legislation in the past few years are helping clear the way for the mine.
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Great Lakes Learning: Take to the lakes without a boat
-Can’t get out on the water this weekend? Tour the Great Lakes even without your own yacht.
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Great Lakes Learning: Take a cruise and learn about the lakes
-Follow and draw the routes and itineraries of Great Lakes cruises to help your youngsters learn more about the region’s history and scenery.
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COVID-19 Cruise Cut: Great Lakes cruise season postpones trips until 2021
-With extended port closures and coronavirus restrictions, cruise lines in the Great Lakes have ended planned itineraries for the year.