Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

90 miles, 3 paddlers, 1 national marine sanctuary. This June, three paddlers will embark on an epic adventure as they Stand Up for Great Lakes. To raise awareness about America's only freshwater national marine sanctuary, these extreme athletes will paddle 90 miles across northern Lake Huron, and through the treacherous waters of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Take a look at this video to learn more about the adventure and how you can play a part!

Stand Up for Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

90 miles, 3 paddlers, 1 national marine sanctuary. This June, three paddlers will embark on an epic adventure as they Stand Up for Great Lakes. To raise awareness about America's only freshwater national marine sanctuary, these extreme athletes will paddle 90 miles across northern Lake Huron, and through the treacherous waters of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Take a look at this video to learn more about the adventure and how you can play a part!

What is marine telemetry?

Do you know what marine telemetry is? Telemetry tags help researchers discover where marine animals are, where they go, and what their environments are like. Learn more #oceanfacts from NOAA's National Ocean Service!

Timeline Photos

On May 21, 1897, the steamer FLORIDA sank in a collision with the steamer GEORGE W. ROBY off Middle Island in Thunder Bay. The ship went down in deep water and was nearly cut in half by the collision. Today, FLORIDA sits upright on the lake bottom and still contains much of its package freight.

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Great turnout at the Rogers City Marina today! Thanks Chuck Wiesen for representing the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and to all the great people who stopped by to chat and kick off the boating season.

New Virtual Dive Gallery Puts National Marine Sanctuaries at the Tip of Your Fingers

Want to visit your favorite national marine sanctuary this weekend? Now you can.... virtually!!

Pushing the Boundaries: Technology-driven Exploration of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary: Phase 1 Summmary

Surveying the Bottom of Lake Huron from the Air Above! Check out the latest from this season's research in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and stay tuned for more. In this image, J.R. Gibbens pilots Trumball Umanned’s UAS (DJI Matrice 600 Pro) over sanctuary waters in the vicinity of Black River.

Underwater Robots!

Come join sanctuary staff at the Sloan Museum this Saturday, May 20!

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This team is ready to greet student field trips to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Have you booked your group's visit yet? Students can build underwater robots, identify live aquatic macro invertebrates, and even take a cruise on the glass bottom boat! Sign up here: http://www.thunderbayfriends.org/

Photos from Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary's post

Thank you Friends supporters for coming out to support The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary education and community outreach programs tonight at the Fletcher Street Depot

Can't wait for the "All Aboard!" Event tonight for the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Tickets still available at the door so come join us at the grand opening of the Fletcher Street Depot for live music, great food, a fun group of supporters and a good cause! Starts at 7:30pm at 124 West Fletcher St., featuring Alpena favorite, The DAMM Band!

NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Find adventure in your national marine sanctuaries!