@ABELlabMSU

Scientists studying fish behavior and designing 360° solutions for wicked conservation problems. We like cheeseburgers and beer too. PI Michael Wagner.

 East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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Joined April 2023
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We are currently accepting applications for a Ph.D. student to start in 2026. If you find this paper interesting (journals.biologists.com/jeb/…), come help us take the next step! Application information can be found here: wagnerlabmsu.com/lab-info.ht….

Not all who meander are lost: migrating sea lamprey follow river thalwegs to facilitate safe and...

Highlighted Article: Migrating sea lamprey appear to use a novel mechanism, hydrostatic pressure-guided rheotaxis, to follow river thalwegs and achieve safe and efficient upstream passage through...

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Swimming in the deep: MSU research reveals sea lamprey travel patterns in Great Lakes waterways

Researchers in the Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are researching how to catch sea lampreys in the Great Lakes.

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Really terrified for my Federal colleagues who have dedicated their careers to serving the American people.
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Geeking out over seeing the wee (4 cm) lunar tide (M2 harmonic) in a Great Lakes river.
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Congratulations to ABEL lab scientist Dr. Kandace Griffin on the successful defense of her dissertation!
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Thanks to all who helped restore this important work. Our #GreatLakes fishery is vital to our economic wellbeing and quality of life. @NWFGreatLakes @LampreyControl Sea lamprey control program receives OK to rehire federal workers after initial scare michiganpublic.org/environme…

Sea lamprey control program receives OK to rehire federal workers after initial scare

The Great Lakes sea lamprey control program has the OK to rehire three dozen federal employees it needs to combat the eel-like, invasive fish species.

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GLFC@LampreyControl5 Mar 2025
Congrats to the Electro Eels for making it to the lego league world championships! This bright group of students combined existing knowledge & interviews w/sea lamprey researchers to develop a tool which would use the scent of lake trout to lure sea lamprey to containment tanks.
Mayor Ethan Baker
@EthanBakerMI5 Mar 2025
It’s “Great Lakes Day” in Washington, DC and a perfect time to share the fun I had with the Electro Eels—a Troy First Lego league team that is one of two Michigan teams heading to Houston for the WORLD championships! I visited with them this week and learned about their …
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Every year, thousands of invasive sea lampreys migrate up the rivers around the North American Great Lakes. Recently, Griffin & co discovered that, unlike other fish, sea lampreys stick to the deepest part of the river to stay safe and use less energy journals.biologists.com/jeb/…
A sea lamprey suctioning itself to a rock. Photo credit: Andrew Muir, Great Lakes Fishery Commission.

ALT A sea lamprey suctioning itself to a rock. Photo credit: Andrew Muir, Great Lakes Fishery Commission.

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Federal hiring freeze could mean sea lamprey go unchecked in Great Lakes

Seasonal federal workers help control the eel-like, parasitic fish each year.

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Cool discovery regarding how sea lamprey migrate through shallow coastal rivers while avoiding shoreline hunting predators. doi.org/10.1242/jeb.... @KandaceRGriffin @LampreyControl @GLATOS_Fish
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IAGLR@IAGLR9 Jan 2025
Full steam ahead! The new lead editor for the Journal of Great Lakes Research, Margaret Docker, has officially assumed the full role as editor. For more about the JGLR editors and the journal: bit.ly/3Pu4Bd6 #GreatLakesSci
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Lampreys go bump in the night… Lead by @T_Haastyle et al., mini acoustic transmitters were used to evaluate the survival of migrating juvenile sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) - an invasive species in the Upper Great Lakes ➡️ doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2023-0…
Figure 5 shows a scatterplot of the onset of nightly movements in sea lamprey

ALT Figure 5 shows a scatterplot of the onset of nightly movements in sea lamprey

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GLFC@LampreyControl30 Oct 2024
Job alert! FishPass is hiring a Public Affairs Specialist in Traverse City, MI. The incumbent will use their communication skills to lead site tours and develop materials and citizen science initiatives, among other duties. Apply by Nov. 30. Learn more: glfc.org/temp/2024FishPassPA…
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"Lamprey Enthusiast" and @ABELlabMSU graduate, @MenschEmily applying and expanding her lamprey knowledge in her current habitat. Check it out here! californiawaterblog.com/2024…

Got Blood? Unmasking a vampire fish - California WaterBlog

By Emily L. Mensch “They’re strong, they’re fast, and they’re out for blood…..” From the depths of a murky lake, a slimy eel-like creature emerges, slithering and writhing. With a gaping, circular...

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Show your Love and Support for Chris Vandergoot's Family gofund.me/21a38627

Donate to Show your Love and Support for Chris Vandergoot's Family, organized by Katelyn Vandergoot

Chris Vandergoot unexpectedly passed away from an aortic diss… Katelyn Vandergoot needs your support for Show your Love and Support for Chris Vandergoot's Family

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nobody will remember: - your salary - how “busy you were” - how many hours you worked people will remember: - that one time you accidentally forgot to say "Go White!" back to a "Go Green!" and made it awkward for everyone
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