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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary protects a nationally significant collection of nearly 100 historic shipwrecks in Lake Huron off the Michigan coast. Through research, education, and community involvement, the sanctuary works to ensure future generations can enjoy these underwater treasures.
- Visit
Visit. Explore above and beneath the waves of Lake Huron in...
- Heritage
Explore the heritage above and beneath the waves in Thunder...
- Protect
Explore above and beneath the waves in Thunder Bay National...
- Science
Lake Huron’s cold, fresh water ensures that Thunder Bay’s...
- Get Involved
There are many ways you can become involved with Thunder Bay...
- About
About. On October 7, 2000, the National Oceanic and...
- Things to Do
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail. Great Lakes Fisheries...
- Programs & Events
Programs & Events. Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary...
- Staff
sarah.morrison@noaa.gov. Jean Prevo Office Manager &...
- Regulations
Thunder Bay's shipwrecks are magnificent, yet vulnerable....
- Visit
Visit. Explore above and beneath the waves of Lake Huron in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Whether cruising as a passenger aboard a glass bottom boat, paddling your own kayak, or snorkeling from shore, a calm day on Lake Huron can provide amazing views from above. The range of depth of the shipwrecks appeals to a variety of diver skill ...
About. On October 7, 2000, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary as the nation's first national marine sanctuary in the Great Lakes. Following over a decade of support from partners and the local community, the boundaries of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary were expanded ...
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail. Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail includes a stop at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary visitor center in Alpena, Michigan. Use their virtual trip planner to find active commercial fisheries, book a fishing charter, find out where to visit historic “fishtugs,” where to eat delicious Great ...
The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is headquartered in Alpena, Michigan, on the shores of Lake Huron. Co-managed by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the State of Michigan, the sanctuary was designated in 2000 to protect and conserve the recreational, historical, and archaeological value of the region’s natural ...
Together, the shipwrecks of Thunder Bay make up a collection of ship-types that span 200 years of Great Lakes shipping. They also hold the stories of countless sailors and passengers who traveled the freshwater seas. The collection of sanctuary shipwrecks reflects the transition in ship architecture and construction, from wooden schooners to ...
In 1983, a group of conservation-minded Alpena residents proposed to NOAA that Thunder Bay be designated as a national marine sanctuary. After eight years on the site evaluation list, the site was designated as an active candidate for national marine sanctuary protection in 1991, citing its important cultural significance ( GLERL, 2001 ).