Political tensions, especially over tariffs, are threatening the future of the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth.

This does not mean that their appearance guarantees that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is imminent. At present there are ...

It seems no matter where you turn, webcams are keeping an eye on Great Lakes shipping. Here's where you can watch 1,000-footers pass by.

Whether or not the Corps of Engineers constructs a brand-new navigation lock or operates and maintains one well ...

Historic vessels Montauk and Chieftain, normally hidden beneath the surface, are among those now visible as river conditions reveal forgotten maritime relics.

The Mackinac Bridge is one of 68 bridges that a federal agency said should undergo a safety review after an investigation ...

The Poe Lock at the Soo Locks re-opened on Friday, March 21. The Clyde S. Van Enkvort tugboat and its partner barge, the Erie ...

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI -- The 2025 Great Lakes shipping season is now underway, with the first ship passing through the Soo ...

The first ship of the season at the Soo Locks arrived a day early and remained anchored nearby until the big Poe Lock opened today.

Believe it or not, spring starts Thursday. Officials at the Port of Milwaukee are already looking ahead to its upcoming cruise season. They expect an increase from last year to this year. More than 20 ...

During the peak shipping season, the Great Lakes region has well over 100 bulk carrier, self-unloading, straight-deck ...

The 2024-2025 Great Lakes ice season has seen near-normal ice cover, a change from recent years with record lows. Ice cover peaked in February at just over 50% due to a polar vortex. Climate ...