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A couple strolls over a walkway that hugs the southern shore of Muskegon Lake at Heritage Landing October 1. A press conference was held at the same park celebrating the Muskegon Lake Area Area of Concern (AOC) delisting.

M.S. Biology - Aquatic Science Emphasis

Students interested in pursuing an aquatic sciences emphasis within the Master of Science in Biology degree program at Grand Valley State University may do so at the Annis Water Resources Institute. AWRI provides graduate students with unique opportunities for research in aquatic sciences. Students can select a graduate faculty member at AWRI as their major advisor or as committee members for their thesis research in the aquatic sciences. The collaborative spirit among the diverse faculty at AWRI stimulates student learning, promotes an interdisciplinary research environment, and promises a rewarding graduate experience.

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