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2024 Thunder Bay International Film Festival

Every year Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena! In January, northeast Michigan is treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. Film screenings are complemented by social events, educational activities, and opportunities to meet filmmakers.

Researchers from NOAA, the state of Michigan, and Ocean Exploration Trust have discovered an intact shipwreck resting hundreds of feet below the surface of Lake Huron. Located within NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the shipwreck has been identified as the sailing ship Ironton. Magnificently preserved by the cold freshwater of the Great Lakes, the 191-foot Ironton rests upright with its three masts still standing. Learn more about the discovery.

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NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and Thunder Bay Honor Al Moe as Volunteer of the Year

By |March 26th, 2021|Categories: Sanctuary Advisory Council|Tags: |

ALPENA, MICH. – Each year NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) partners with the 14 sanctuaries across the country to recognize “extraordinary people who take time out of their lives for the betterment of [...]

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Michigan Humanities CARES Act Grant Helps Support Friends of Thunder Bay Staffing

By |November 1st, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

ALPENA, Mich.-- The Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary extends gratitude to the Michigan Humanities Council, in affiliation with the National Endowment for the Humanities, for a CARES Act grant of $7,500 to support [...]

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Lake Huron Forever Initiative Awards $50,000 to Support Great Lakes Health

By |October 26th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2020 Contact: Colby Chilcote, Marketing Director, Huron Pines, (989) 370-6857, colby@huronpines.org   Lake Huron Forever Initiative Awards $50,000 to Support Great Lakes Health Partners in Michigan and Ontario Receive Funding [...]

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Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Events Cancelled

By |May 5th, 2020|Categories: Event, Maritime Festival|Tags: |

May 5, 2020 CONTACT: Katie Wolf T: 989-277-3543 E: kwolf@thunderbayfriends.org Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Events Cancelled for July 3rd and 4th Due to Community Health Concerns ALPENA, MICH. – After carefully assessing the Centers for [...]

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Tim Hauff

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