Scientists from the Upper Midwest and Ontario are warning that without federal investment in science "the future of the Great ...

Recent research suggests that the Great Lakes originated from the Cape Verde hotspot under the ancient supercontinent Pangaea. This geological feature significantly influenced the region's ...

The Great Lakes Smart Ships Coalition is conducting follow-up exploration in Lake Superior ... whether they reveal significant discoveries or simply help confirm the natural geology of the lakebed.

Michigan has the highest percentage of water area among U.S. states, at 41.5%. Alaska has the largest total water area, while Michigan leads in Great Lakes water area.