Thunder Bay Sanctuary Research Collection:

Click here to visit the Thunder Bay Sanctuary Research Collection's online offerings. Find thousands of photos and information on over 12,000 Great Lakes ships. The collection is managed jointly by the sanctuary and the Alpena County Library.

 

Ocean Guardian Kids Club

 

View Archived Thunder Bay Live Broadcasts
Available on www.OceansLive.org

Expedition to Uncover Mysteries Beneath the Waves:
How do you find shipwrecks and underwater sites?  What tools do archaeologists use to find and then document these mysteries beneath the waves?  View archived live broadcasts of scientists from Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary as they explore underwater sites in the waters of Lake Huron. Three live broadcasts highlight three different field projects from 2008. Half-hour broadcasts can be found under the 'archived video' tab on OceansLive.org

Topics include remote sensing and AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) surveys, underwater sinkhole research, and deep diving on pristine shipwrecks. Learn more about the unique qualities of underwater sinkholes scientists are exploring in Thunder Bay.  See the cutting edge technology archaeologists use to find shipwrecks and map new areas of Lake Huron bottom lands.  Meet divers documenting an undisturbed shipwreck 200 feet below the surface in the cold, dark waters of Thunder Bay. The live broadcasts will take you along on a voyage of discovery together with scientists studying shipwrecks, sinkholes, and underwater robots.  So tune in at www.OceansLive.org to begin your voyage of exploration into Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.