Protecting the Great Lakes from Plastic
More than 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year. Taking action against plastic pollution will help protect aquatic ...
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An Inside Look at Shedd
As you watch the sea otters play in the Abbott Oceanarium, how can you tell Cooper from Watson? What's it like to drop everything and rush to Canada to help rescue a stranded beluga whale? Discover yourself with Shedd's stories and updates, sharing everything from new arrivals to animal rescues across the globe!
Creature Feature: Protecting the Brilliant Brook Trout
Displaying a dazzling array of colors on their shimmering scales, the brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is one of the most beautiful ...
Celebrating 50 Years of Impactful Environmental Laws
Congress signed four of the most monumental and impactful environmental laws in history 50 years ago in 1972: the Coastal Zone Management Act, t...
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5 Ways to Show Love for the Great Lakes — And Our Planet — This Winter
Discover new ways you can show some love for the Great Lakes that give us so much.
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Essay: This Shedd scientist is changing the way people view freshwater fish
Hear from Dr. Karen Murchie about her love for the Great Lakes and why you should love them too.
The Great Lakes are feeling climate impacts, too. Here’s how.
Explore how global climate change is impacting the Great Lakes with a multitude of ripple effects, and learn why it matters.
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