Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary protects a nationally significant collection of nearly 100 historic shipwrecks within 4,300 square miles of Lake Huron off the Michigan coast. Through research, education, and community involvement, the sanctuary works to protect the Great Lakes and their rich history for this and future generations.
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Whats Happening at Thunder Bay
Healing Beneath the Surface: Warfighter Scuba in Thunder Bay
“We tend to be adrenaline junkies.” That was the consensus echoing around the conference table at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary when the team first sat down with the crew from Warfighter Scuba . While [...]
Michigan Sea Grant Intern Blog with Zoey Crossley
May 21st, 2026 Hi everyone! My name is Zoey Crossley and I will be working at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary this summer through the Michigan Sea Grant Environmental Internship. I am a rising [...]
Beyond the Shore: The Hidden Shipwrecks of Lake Huron
Michigan Public Radio, NPR reached out to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in 2025 with an idea for a new podcast called Beyond the Shore. That led to a visit from Editor Rebecca Williams and [...]
Highlights from the 2026 MATE Great Lakes Regional ROV Competition in Alpena
Teamwork took center stage today—not on the field, but in the water—as student teams competed in the 2026 MATE Great Lakes Regional ROV Competition at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena. Teams were [...]
Thunder Bay’s Signature Events
Festival of Sail
ROV Competition
Film Festival
