A. A 1/4-ounce envelope of unflavored gelatin contains 1 tablespoon, which is enough to gel about 2 cups of most clear liquids. Keep in mind that certain foods-figs, ginger root, guava, kiwifruit, papaya, and pineapple-contain an enzyme that prevents gelatin from thickening.
Upwelling in the coastal ocean can be due to a number of factors. In most situations the upwelling is wind driven and its effect on currents, stratification and nutrient supply determined by topographic detail such as water depth and the shape of the coastline.
Typically the upwelling occurs along the Wisconsin and Illinois shorelines of Lake Michigan, due to normally westerly winds. But in the past few days with this colder weather we have had strong north and northeast winds. That wind direction will take the warmer water near the shore of West Michigan and move it out into the lake.