Great Lakes Fishery Commission partners with Into the Outdoors for ‘Predator in Paradise’ airing December 28th
Madison, WISCONSIN – (December 10, 2024) – Into the Outdoors, an Emmy award-winning kids edutainment series that leads in outdoor and science education both nationally and internationally, is set to release a new episode exploring the sea lamprey’s impact on Great Lakes ecosystems airing on December 28th.
Partnering with Into the Outdoors, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission shines a light on one part of their program – Sea Lamprey Control – developed to control this invasive species after it entered the Great Lakes through shipping canals in the 1920s and 1930s. Canadian and American governments established the Great Lakes Fishery Commission in 1955, taking a binational approach that reshaped the ecosystem’s future.
In the upcoming episode, the Adventure Team dives deep into the vast waters of the Great Lakes, revealing the sea lamprey, including its behaviors and effects on the biggest freshwater ecosystem in the world. Into the Outdoors is joined by several experts in the field, who share insight into the species’ history, originating in the Atlantic Ocean.
In this indigenous environment, sea lampreys coexisted with native fish. However, after entering Lake Ontario, spreading to Lake Erie, and the remaining Great Lakes, sea lampreys transformed from parasite to predator, killing the majority of fish they preyed upon. Because of the sea lamprey’s prolific and exploratory nature, they took over rapidly.
‘Predator in Paradise’ captures the full notorious story of the sea lamprey, from uncovering its lifecycle and destructive impact to introducing control treatments and celebrating harmonious victories.
View these episodes of Into the Outdoors and more for free at youtube.com/intotheoutdoorstv and intotheoutdoors.org. Into the Outdoors also airs on select broadcast television stations (check local listings for details).
About Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors is an 18-time Emmy® award-winning education network that empowers today’s youth, and the adults around them, to think critically about our planet. Part science lesson and part adventure, Into the Outdoors uncovers the stories behind sensible solutions to creating a better natural world. Hosted by kids, for kids, Into the Outdoors takes a unique approach to education that empowers youth to be their own educational guides. For more information, visit intotheoutdoors.org and view for free at youtube.com/intotheoutdoorstv.
