Great Lakes Now, Deep Dives and Rising Waters
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, Feb. 7, at 11 AM
Visualize the future of rising lake levels, take a deep dive into the world of Great Lakes shipwrecks and see how researchers are tracking the secret lives of fish.
Envisioning Threats to Great Lakes Shorelines
Scientists have been warning us for years about things like climate change, rising lake levels and erosion. However, it can be difficult visualizing what that might look like. But, a newly updated program developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is offering the public a simple way to see what climate change could really mean for the Great Lakes Region.
This Tech Reveals the Secret Lives of Fishe?
To protect spawning grounds, nursery sites, and other critical fish habitats, researchers first need to know where those things occur. In the past, data was limited to commercial and sportfishing reports or surveys the researchers conducted. But those methods only provide a picture of one place at one point in time. These days researchers have more options.
Unlocking the Secrets of Great Lakes Shipwrecks
The Great Lakes are home to an estimated 6,000 to 10,000 shipwrecks, many still waiting to be discovered. But with over 94,000 square miles of combined surface area and depths reaching more than 1,300 feet, locating these lost ships is no easy feat. So where do you even begin your search?