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Learn about the historic shipwrecks and marine life in Lake Huron protected by this sanctuary. Explore the 360° shipwreck alley, the story map, and the research projects.
- 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...
- Programs & Events
As part of the Thunder Bay International Film Festival, the...
- Staff
Office Manager & Sanctuary Advisory Council Coordinator...
- Regulations
Thunder Bay's shipwrecks are magnificent, yet vulnerable....
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve is a United States National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Huron 's Thunder Bay, within the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Michigan. It protects an estimated 116 historically significant shipwrecks ranging from nineteenth-century wooden side-wheelers to twentieth-century steel ...
Sep 25, 2000 · Area: 4,300 mi². Thanks to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the first sanctuary in the Great Lakes, America’s treacherous ‘Shipwreck Alley’ transformed into a destination of maritime heritage and culture and a major economic contributor to its community. Along the shores of Alpena, Michigan, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary ...
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Learn about the sanctuary's historic shipwrecks, maritime heritage, and scientific research in Lake Huron. Visit the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, hike the trail, tour Shipwreck Alley, and enjoy festivals and films.
Explore the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail, a network of access sites along Lake Huron's shoreline. Learn about the shipwrecks, lighthouses and scenic stops in the sanctuary area with this interactive map.