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!
Whats Happening at Thunder Bay
The Christmas Tree Ship: Education Outreach
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Brings Maritime History with a Holiday Story Have you heard of “The Christmas Tree Ship?” If you haven’t, you can ask a Hinks Elementary School pupil to fill you in [...]
Listening Session for Input on New Data Buoys in Thunder Bay
Shelby Brunner and Jennifer Boehme, of Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS), joined Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) staff on October 17th for a community listening session, held in Alpena, MI, at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage [...]
Marine Debris Removal at Sanctuary Beaches Part of a National Database
"This research can be used to connect people from across the world." That was one of the remarks Haley Dalian from the NOAA Marine Debris Program shared after helping a group of high schoolers survey [...]
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
HANNAH MACDONALD "The role of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in my life cannot be understated—it has been a cornerstone of my personal and professional development for over a decade." - Hannah MacDonaldHannah MacDonald grew [...]
Thunder Bay’s Signature Events
Festival of Sail
ROV Competition
Film Festival
