Underwater Michigan

Michigan has more fresh water than any other state and a huge variety of aquatic life, including 154 different species of fish. Identify some of these fish, like whitefish, sturgeon, bass, perch and walleye, swimming in our aquarium. Learn more about aquatic invasive species and the threatened and endangered native species they jeopardize. Find out how the DNR protects, rehabilitates and enhances Michigan's fish populations, which provide the best freshwater fishing opportunities in the world. And discover what a big deal fishing is to Michigan's economy - more than $2 billion!

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