The essays below will help you to understand the goals and objectives of the mission and provide additional context and information about the places being explored and the science, tools, and technologies being used.
By Russ Green
Thunder Bay 2010 will bring cutting-edge shipwreck finding technology to Lake Huron’s “Shipwreck Alley.” Long known for its rough weather, treacherous shoals, and tight shipping lanes, the stretch of Lake Huron just off the northeastern Michigan coast has claimed hundreds of ships.
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On October 7, 2000, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated Thunder Bay as the nation’s 13th national marine sanctuary.
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary currently manages 48 known shipwreck sites. Should sanctuary boundary expansion occur (an increase from 448 square miles to 4,085 sq. miles), the sanctuary would have management responsibility for 83 known shipwrecks sites and the potential to discover up to 100 new sites (based on the historical record).
Read moreBy Charles Loeffler
The sunken ships in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary lie on the bottom of Lake Huron, which ranges from 61 to 91 meters (200 to 300 feet) deep.
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An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) launching is filled with both excitement and anxiety.
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Recovering an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) can be as exciting and anxious as launching one.
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