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{{short description|Aquatic protected area in Michigan, USA}}
{{short description|Aquatic protected area in Michigan, USA}}
{{Infobox protected area
| name = Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve
| iucn_category =
| photo = Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.jpg
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| photo_caption = Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
| photo_width = 283
| map = USA Michigan
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| map_caption = Location among Michigan's [[Michigan Underwater Preserve|Underwater Preserves]]
| map_width = 283
| location = [[Lake Huron]] ([[Alcona County, Michigan|Alcona]], [[Alpena County, Michigan|Alpena]], and [[Presque Isle County, Michigan|Presque Isle]] counties, [[Michigan]])
| nearest_city = [[Alpena, Michigan]]
| coordinates = {{coord|45.0034|-83.253|display=inline, title}}
| area_sqmi = 4,300
| established = {{start date and age|2000|6|22}}
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| governing_body = [[Michigan Department of Natural Resources]], [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]
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'''Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve''' is a [[United States National Marine Sanctuary]] on [[Lake Huron]]'s [[Thunder Bay (Michigan)|Thunder Bay]], within the [[Northern Michigan|northeastern region]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. It protects an estimated 116 [[List of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes|historically significant shipwrecks]] ranging from nineteenth-century wooden side-wheeler [[paddle steamer]]s to twentieth-century [[steel]]-[[Hull (ship)|hulled]] [[Steamship|steamers]]. There are a great many wrecks in the sanctuary, and their preservation and protection is a concern for [[United States Government]] policymakers.<ref>[http://www.oceancommission.gov/meetings/sep24_25_02/gray_testimony.pdf Statement of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Director] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070715071456/http://oceancommission.gov//meetings/sep24_25_02/gray_testimony.pdf |date=2007-07-15 }}</ref> The landward boundary of the sanctuary extends from the western boundary of [[Presque Isle County, Michigan|Presque Isle County]] to the southern boundary of [[Alcona County, Michigan|Alcona County]]. The sanctuary extends east from the lakeshore to the [[Canada–United States border|international border]]. [[Alpena, Michigan|Alpena]] is the largest city in the area.
'''Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve''' is a [[United States National Marine Sanctuary]] on [[Lake Huron]]'s [[Thunder Bay (Michigan)|Thunder Bay]], within the [[Northern Michigan|northeastern region]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. It protects an estimated 116 [[List of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes|historically significant shipwrecks]] ranging from nineteenth-century wooden side-wheeler [[paddle steamer]]s to twentieth-century [[steel]]-[[Hull (ship)|hulled]] [[Steamship|steamers]]. There are a great many wrecks in the sanctuary, and their preservation and protection is a concern for [[United States Government]] policymakers.<ref>[http://www.oceancommission.gov/meetings/sep24_25_02/gray_testimony.pdf Statement of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Director] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070715071456/http://oceancommission.gov//meetings/sep24_25_02/gray_testimony.pdf |date=2007-07-15 }}</ref> The landward boundary of the sanctuary extends from the western boundary of [[Presque Isle County, Michigan|Presque Isle County]] to the southern boundary of [[Alcona County, Michigan|Alcona County]]. The sanctuary extends east from the lakeshore to the [[Canada–United States border|international border]]. [[Alpena, Michigan|Alpena]] is the largest city in the area.


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Thunder Bay NMS map.jpg|thumb|left|Map of Thunder Bay sanctuary showing original boundaries]]
The [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] established Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve on June&nbsp;22, 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanctuary Designations & Expansions |url=https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/about/designations.html |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=NOAA}}</ref> It became the thirteenth [[National Marine Sanctuary|national marine sanctuary]] overall and first on the [[Great Lakes]]. Original boundaries followed that of [[Alpena County, Michigan|Alpena County]] to [[83 degrees west]] [[longitude]] totaling {{convert|448|sqmi|sqnmi km2|0}}. In 2014 it was expanded to {{convert|4300|sqmi|km2|0}}.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=Vernon|last2=Gandualla|first2=Stephanie|title=NOAA expands Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron|url=http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/press/2014/pr090514.html|website=[[NOAA]]|access-date=11 September 2014}}</ref>  The marine sanctuary contains many [[shipwreck]]s, such as the hull of package freighter [[SS Pewabic|SS ''Pewabic'']].
The [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] established Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve on June&nbsp;22, 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanctuary Designations & Expansions |url=https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/about/designations.html |access-date=October 17, 2024 |website=NOAA}}</ref> It became the thirteenth [[National Marine Sanctuary|national marine sanctuary]] overall and first on the [[Great Lakes]]. Original boundaries followed that of [[Alpena County, Michigan|Alpena County]] to [[83 degrees west]] [[longitude]] totaling {{convert|448|sqmi|sqnmi km2|0}}. In 2014 it was expanded to {{convert|4300|sqmi|km2|0}}.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=Vernon|last2=Gandualla|first2=Stephanie|title=NOAA expands Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron|url=http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/press/2014/pr090514.html|website=[[NOAA]]|access-date=11 September 2014}}</ref>  The marine sanctuary contains many [[shipwreck]]s, such as the hull of package freighter [[SS Pewabic|SS ''Pewabic'']].
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==Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center==
==Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center==
[[File:Buoy operations Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.PNG|thumb|Resource Protection Specialist Cassandra Sadler prepares to deploy a lift bag to take the midwater buoy line to the surface during [[buoy]] operations in the sanctuary.]]
[[File:Diver over wreck of SS New Orleans Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary 2016.png|thumb|A [[Underwater diving|diver]] over the wreck of {{SS|New Orleans}}.]]
Tied to the sanctuary is the '''Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center'''. The museum, located in Alpena on the [[Thunder Bay River]], features exhibits about local shipwrecks and the Great Lakes, an auditorium, an [[archaeological conservation]] laboratory, and education areas.
Tied to the sanctuary is the '''Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center'''. The museum, located in Alpena on the [[Thunder Bay River]], features exhibits about local shipwrecks and the Great Lakes, an auditorium, an [[archaeological conservation]] laboratory, and education areas.


Revision as of 23:47, 14 January 2025

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve is a United States National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Huron's Thunder Bay, within the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Michigan. It protects an estimated 116 historically significant shipwrecks ranging from nineteenth-century wooden side-wheeler paddle steamers to twentieth-century steel-hulled steamers. There are a great many wrecks in the sanctuary, and their preservation and protection is a concern for United States Government policymakers.[1] The landward boundary of the sanctuary extends from the western boundary of Presque Isle County to the southern boundary of Alcona County. The sanctuary extends east from the lakeshore to the international border. Alpena is the largest city in the area.

History

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration established Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve on June 22, 2000.[2] It became the thirteenth national marine sanctuary overall and first on the Great Lakes. Original boundaries followed that of Alpena County to 83 degrees west longitude totaling 448 square miles (338 sq nmi; 1,160 km2). In 2014 it was expanded to 4,300 square miles (11,137 km2).[3] The marine sanctuary contains many shipwrecks, such as the hull of package freighter SS Pewabic.

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

Tied to the sanctuary is the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. The museum, located in Alpena on the Thunder Bay River, features exhibits about local shipwrecks and the Great Lakes, an auditorium, an archaeological conservation laboratory, and education areas.

Visitation

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors. The sanctuary is renowned for its exceptional shipwreck diving experiences, suitable for both novice and experienced divers. Several charter services provide guided dives to the sanctuary's shipwrecks, ensuring safe and educational experiences. Boating is another popular activity, with numerous boat launches and marinas available in the area.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Statement of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Director Archived 2007-07-15 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "Sanctuary Designations & Expansions". https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/about/designations.html. 
  3. ↑ Smith, Vernon; Gandualla, Stephanie. "NOAA expands Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron". http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/press/2014/pr090514.html. 
  4. ↑ "Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary: Exploring America's Underwater Treasures". https://www.greatlakesdirect.com/huron/thunder-bay.php. 

External links

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