Great Lakes ice coverage is paltry but still expected to get above average
We're almost a month into winter and just 3.1% of the entire Great Lakes is covered by ice. Despite the tiny figure, researchers still forecast we'll get above average.
We're almost a month into winter and just 3.1% of the entire Great Lakes is covered by ice. Despite the tiny figure, researchers still forecast we'll get above average.
Newest ship to sail the Great Lakes is a 105-foot schooner
The ship will be sailing the waters around Grand Traverse Bay this summer.
The ship will be sailing the waters around Grand Traverse Bay this summer.
Massive gathering of Redhead ducks, other birds spotted in Straits of Mackinac
Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.
Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.
See immaculate sunrises caught over Detroit River, Lake St. Clair this year
There were some noisy moments in 2022. But occasionally there were quiet periods of time as well. That includes some of the amazing sunrises caught by FOX 2 photojournalist Doug Tracey
There were some noisy moments in 2022. But occasionally there were quiet periods of time as well. That includes some of the amazing sunrises caught by FOX 2 photojournalist Doug Tracey
Mackinac Bridge piece finds new home in South Pole
Brendan Fisher recently started a 13-month stint in Antarctica as a heavy equipment mechanic. He decided to commemorate his arrival with a slice of Mackinac Bridge history.
Brendan Fisher recently started a 13-month stint in Antarctica as a heavy equipment mechanic. He decided to commemorate his arrival with a slice of Mackinac Bridge history.
The Great Lakes are growing more acidic
The chemical transformation of the Great Lakes could make them less hospitable to animals, causing disruptions in the food chain and killing off marine animals.
The chemical transformation of the Great Lakes could make them less hospitable to animals, causing disruptions in the food chain and killing off marine animals.
Lake Superior water levels 'substantially high' after surge in November rain
Lake Superior measured a 40% increase in precipitation last month, delaying the seasonal drop in lake levels and leading to a larger-than-expected height.
Lake Superior measured a 40% increase in precipitation last month, delaying the seasonal drop in lake levels and leading to a larger-than-expected height.
Ancient life, rare plants found in Michigan's sinkholes
Several sinkholes in northeast Michigan spawned from the vast cave network underneath the region. A FOX 2 photographer ventured into these columns, finding plants and organisms found nowhere else in Michigan.
Several sinkholes in northeast Michigan spawned from the vast cave network underneath the region. A FOX 2 photographer ventured into these columns, finding plants and organisms found nowhere else in Michigan.
Algal blooms in Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay cost Michigan $5.9M a year, study finds
During the most extreme events, harmful algal bloom events get so big they can be seen from space.
During the most extreme events, harmful algal bloom events get so big they can be seen from space.
Map shows why more people could move to Michigan, Great Lakes in future
Here's the spots that may become the best place to move in Michigan as extreme weather continues to grow.
Here's the spots that may become the best place to move in Michigan as extreme weather continues to grow.
Shipwreck found in Lake Superior was 292-foot barge that collided with vessel during storm
It was an October storm that slammed into the two ships, snapping the tow line between the them. When the steamer tried reconnecting to the barge, strong waves shoved the two vessels together.
It was an October storm that slammed into the two ships, snapping the tow line between the them. When the steamer tried reconnecting to the barge, strong waves shoved the two vessels together.
Great Lakes drownings exceed 100 deaths
The agency that tracks drownings in the Great Lakes says this year has seen a record number of cases.
The agency that tracks drownings in the Great Lakes says this year has seen a record number of cases.
Jellyfish discovered in Island Lake Recreation Area pond near Brighton
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Study: Monarch butterflies could thrive in southern Great Lakes amid declining populations
Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.
Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.
Michigan's best drives for seeing fall colors
With temperatures expected to tick up this weekend, it could be a good week for a drive with some stops along the way. Here's the best way to experience the season.
With temperatures expected to tick up this weekend, it could be a good week for a drive with some stops along the way. Here's the best way to experience the season.
Wayne County Sheriff building new dock in Trenton for marine unit
The old dock had rotted away and the shore had shrunk after years of erosion from the Detroit River.
The old dock had rotted away and the shore had shrunk after years of erosion from the Detroit River.
Body found 12 miles off Lake Michigan shore
A sailboat captain was offshore from a village in west Michigan when he reported the discovery to the Coast Guard.
A sailboat captain was offshore from a village in west Michigan when he reported the discovery to the Coast Guard.
Box turtles, bumblebees, and long-eared owls recommended for Michigan endangered species list
From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.
From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.
Isle Royale wolf population makes astounding comeback after nearly dying off
The island's wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic return for the species after it nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island.
The island's wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic return for the species after it nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island.
Isle Royale wildfire causes evacuations from campgrounds, trails
The wildfire had doubled in size between the time it was spotted to when a plane dumped 4,000 gallons of water on it in the late afternoon Saturday. Additional resources were expected to be needed as evacuations were underway.
The wildfire had doubled in size between the time it was spotted to when a plane dumped 4,000 gallons of water on it in the late afternoon Saturday. Additional resources were expected to be needed as evacuations were underway.