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Every year, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary transforms Alpena into a cinematic hotspot! This January, experience an incredible lineup of Ocean and Great Lakes films from around the globe, right here in northeast Michigan.  Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration of our Blue Planet!

Upcoming Events

LECTURE: Tales of Mapping the South Pacific

February 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Great Lakes Now Weekend: February

February 22 @ 10:00 am - February 23 @ 5:00 pm

3rd Annual Brick Build

February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

LECTURE: Ladies of the Lights

March 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

PROTECT WHAT YOU LOVE. BECOME A FRIEND.

Whats Happening at Thunder Bay

Visitors from the IJC and Fellow National Marine Sanctuaries in May

By |June 6th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

It wasn't planned, but maybe we subconsciously knew TOURISM WEEK was approaching when we said yes to welcoming two conferences to Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in May. The IJC - International Joint Commission is [...]

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CMU Shipwreck Central Class Road Trips to TBNMS!

By |April 19th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

"Being able to bring them here gives them a core place that they can come and engage others.  This experience tends to draw them back to learn more," Jay C. Martin Ph.D., professor of history [...]

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High School Team Deploys Autonomous Mini Boat for Research

By |June 2nd, 2023|Categories: Education, Research|

For the first time since 2019, students from StockbridgeHigh School’s InvenTeam were back in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS), this time deploying their mini boat, Fautasi, from the glass-bottom boat Lady Michigan on May 25, 2023. Four students [...]

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Thunder Bay’s Signature Events

Maritime Festival

Festival of Sail

ROV

ROV Competition

Film Festival

Film Festival

Summer Programs

“Great experience! Highly recommend it!”

Diana Bergen Thornburg

“What an incredible blessing to this town! Always love this place and the beautiful sincere staff. Thank you!!!”

Tim Hauff

“It was a blast! Captain Spencer and crew were very fun and informative about some of northern Michigan’s history.”

Trevor Hoon
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