Anchors play a key role in telling the story of maritime history.  They’ve also become iconic symbols around the world. The  BIG Anchor Project  , launched by the Nautical Archaeological Society in 2008, invites volunteers [...]

On March 10, 2025, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary researcher Andi Yoxsimer gave a talk about multibeam sonar to a group of seventh and eighth grade students at the Immanuel Lutheran School in Alpena, MI. [...]

NOVEMBER: THE DEADLIEST MONTH ON THE GREAT LAKES *this is a copy of a social media campaign we did in 2024 featuring November shipwrecks in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Facebook post from 11/3/24 But [...]

Have you heard of FORCE BLUE and their Tour of Duty? Picture this.  Retired special operations veterans + marine conservation = giving back and making an impact. Force Blue helps veterans use their unique skills [...]