Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Thousands of miles of deep blue water in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) are home to an estimated 200 shipwrecks, with nearly 100 identified to date. Key to the sanctuary’s mission is protecting the Great Lakes and engaging the public. Providing local support for the sanctuary’s mission is the driving force behind the Friends of TBNMS.

Established in 2010 by local community leaders, the Friends of TBNMS is a nonprofit 501(c)3. Its founders envisioned the significant opportunity the sanctuary offered for protecting our Great Lakes and their rich maritime history, hands-on educational experiences for area students, and local economic development. Today, that vision has become a reality with the Friends of TBNMS sharing a close working relationship with the sanctuary staff, playing a critical role in funding the sanctuary’s education programs, community outreach efforts, unique museum experiences, and research.
https://ThunderBayFriends.org