Explore articles, interviews, and news features highlighting the Great Lakes Institute’s ongoing work in research, education, sustainability, and community engagement.
Historic Shipwrecks Come to Light in the Great Lakes
Dive into the New York Times feature exploring historic shipwreck discoveries in the Great Lakes and the underwater archaeology uncovering Lake Ontario’s maritime past. Read how researchers are using advanced technology to map and preserve centuries of history beneath the surface.
Faculty-student Quest presentation will detail lake microplastics research
Learn more about SUNY Oswego faculty and student research exploring the impact of microplastics in Lake Ontario and how this work is advancing environmental understanding through hands-on scientific discovery.
H. Lee White Maritime Museum: “Seeing Below the Surface”
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s Sanctuary Speaker Series will feature the Upstate Freshwater Institute’s “Seeing Below the Surface: Exploration of Water Quality in Lake Ontario” on August 19, 2026. The program will explore how advanced monitoring buoy systems and underwater imagery are being used to study Lake Ontario’s water quality and support scientific research and recreation. The work contributes to ongoing efforts within the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.
