NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

The Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) is a research laboratory that conducts innovative research on the dynamic environments and ecosystems of the Great Lakes and coastal regions to provide information for resource use and management decisions that lead to safe and sustainable ecosystems, ecosystem services, and human communities.
GLERL collects environmental and physical observations through a variety of techniques. These techniques include: direct biological sampling, satellite remote sensing, in situ sensors and observing systems, and mobile platforms, such as vessels and autonomous vehicles.