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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 7d

Lakebed 2030 is a growing, regional and multi-national group that combines governmental and non-governmental efforts to bring together new and existing data and technologies to map the lakebeds of the Great Lakes: lakebed2030.org

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Lakebed 2030

YouTube video by Great Lakes Observing System - Official Channel

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 15d

Some of our other favorites from September:
“Iroquois' Sea's Black River Tributary” by Brandon Card
“Search and Rescue training near Cedar Point" by Samantha Hamilton
“Canada goldenrod blooming along the pier” by Ian Stone

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations to September’s Great Lakes Photo Contest monthly winner - Sandi Bronsink!

with the photo “Ludington Sunset”

Thank you to all who submitted your photos this month and throughout the summer. This has been a great inaugural GLOS photo contest!

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 15d

1 week out! GLOS will be in Chicago for the OCEANS 2025 Conference at Navy Pier (Sept. 29 - Oct. 2). We are very excited to be hosting an exhibit, giving insights on panels, and presenting a poster. See you soon!
greatlakes25.oceansconference.org

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 28d

See our August newsletter for all the latest!

Buoy features, a regional spotlight, and fun partner projects! These are only summaries, so make sure to read the full thing for all the details: glos.org/news-events/...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · 29d

The Buoys of Summer
Two of GLOS’ partners are our “local” National Marine Sanctuaries, and they host a number of spotter buoys to keep an eye on things. Thank you to the sanctuaries and all of those that help to deploy and maintain these buoys of summer! Learn more: glos.org/buoys-of-sum...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Aug 28

Some of our other favorites:
“Sunset from the Dunes” by Warren Karges
“A cloudy afternoon pictured in Door County, WI, on Lake Michigan" by Ishaan Inamdar
“Shelf cloud on Lake Erie” by Rick OBanion

Thank you to all who entered. We appreciate seeing the many beautiful spots around the region!

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Aug 28

Congratulations to August’s Great Lakes Photo Contest monthly winner - Aly Andersen! - with the photo “Sunset on Lake Erie”
Be sure to enter your photo in September - the last chance for this year’s contest!
glos.org/great-lakes-...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Aug 26

We will be raffling off our first Support Seagull Seasonal Giveaway prize after Labor Day weekend. All past Seagull donors and new donors (from Support Seagull launch through Labor Day) will be entered into the raffle to win a new cooler!

Join the flock: seagull.glos.org/support-seag...

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · Aug 25

We invite you to propose a session for the 2026 joint conference of IAGLR and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a hybrid event. https://bit.ly/4lpMJNK

#connectedwaters26 #IAGLR26

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Aug 21

GLOS is hiring an Observing Data Specialist! Check out the full description and application instructions at glos.org/job-posting-...

Job Posting - Observing Data Specialist - GLOS

GLOS is seeking candidates for the role of Observing Data Specialist. An exciting opportunity to support the data network of the Great Lakes!

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Real-time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network @raeon-uw.bsky.social · Aug 11

Another first for Great Lakes science! In collaboration with OMNR, our glider, SG Goot, is now surveying Lake Nipigon. It’s equipped with a hydroacoustics bay to track fish movement and map bathymetry. Here’s to smooth sailing! @gwfobservatories.bsky.social @globservingsystem.bsky.social

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Aug 6

Catch up with our July newsletter!

Buoy features, a regional spotlight, and some upcoming fun! These are only summaries, so make sure to read the full thing for all the details - glos.org/news-events/...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Buoys of Summer

Sitting at the University of Windsor, RAEON provides infrastructure, staff, and data management that allows for cutting-edge research on the Great Lakes. Visit our website to learn more about these buoys and other observation work RAEON does: glos.org/raeon-at-the...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Jul 30

And thank you to all who submitted your photos this month!
Some of other favorites from July:
“Sunrise on Lake Erie” by Helayne Dorsey
“The Replica ‘Friends Good Will’” by David Bergman
“Lake Michigan Sunset” by Kristina Protasiewicz

Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Jul 30

Congratulations to July’s Great Lakes Photo Contest monthly winner - Michelle Hurley!

Be sure to enter your photo in August!
The contest will run two more months (August and September), with the Grand Prize vote happening in October.
glos.org/great-lakes-...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Jul 8

We want to recognize the Great Lakes Sponsor of our 2025 Annual Meeting - DIG! DIG is a long-time development partner of GLOS’, and has helped make Seagull the user-friendly, award winning platform it is today. We love working with them and appreciate their continuous support.

Thanks DIG!

Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Jul 6

Check out our June newsletter!

It was another extremely busy month, with a lot of travel, many activities, some change, new collaborations, and some time on the water! ! Here are a few summaries, but make sure to read the full thing for all the info! glos.org/news-events/...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Jul 5

The Buoys of Summer
We asked buoy wrangler extraordinaire Jessie Grow to provide a rundown of the systems she manages - and she delivered! Read everything she had to share about these buoys of summer - glos.org/buoys-of-sum...

Buoys of Summer - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences - GLOS

Led by buoy wrangler extraordinaire Jessie Grow, this fleet of smart, solar-powered stalwarts peppers the nearshore region across Lake Michigan, quietly collecting some of the most important environme...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Jul 2

A few of our other favorites from June:
“Lake Michigan in the spring” by Ed Bailey
“Lake Michigan From Mount Holden's Summit” by Jessica Middleton
“Beautiful Lake Michigan” by Heather See

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Jul 2

Congratulations to June’s Great Lakes Photo Contest monthly winner - Ann Swanson!

And thank you to all who submitted your photos this month. We love to see the many beautiful sights you all capture from around the region.

Be sure to enter your photo for July!
glos.org/great-lakes-...

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Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) @globservingsystem.bsky.social · Jun 25

On #OceanDataDay we recognize the critical role ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data has in commerce, research, and safety for everyone. Access Great Lakes data at seagull.glos.org and find your region's data at ioosassociation.org/data-portals...
#DataBelowtheSurface #IOOS #OceanMonth

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