New Dive/Snorkle Guide now available!
Diver surveying A.J. Rogers Shipwreck

"What's In The Bay Anyway?" We've all stood on the waters edge and wondered right? Well, now you can find out! If you would like window decals or shirts with these logos, head over to this site!

Check out the [Quick] links below.

  1. Dive/Snorkle brochure
  2. GTBUP online store!
  3. Youtube movies of shipwreck scans.
  4. Go to our fundable online fundraiser
  5. Buy at Buy for Charity  where proceeds from every sale go to the GTBUP. Be sure to select the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve Charity.
  6. GTBUP Web Blog 
  7. Great Lakes & Underwater Preserves Network
  8. Sea Scouts
  9. Scouting
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Underwater Archaeology in Grand Traverse Bay

Welcome to the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve!

NAS Classes forming NOW!

An Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

The NAS 1 Class will be offered Spring Term 2009

 

Sign up for Educational Classes Starting in June!
Underwater Photographer-Chris Doyal

Underwater Photography & Nautical Archaeology classes now forming!

Underwater Photography (Introduction and Practical Experience) Learn the necessary techniques to take underwater photos or improve your current skills. You do not have to be a diver to enjoy this class - it is open to everyone of every skill/activity level.

An entry-level course to the Nautical Archaeology Society Training Program is aimed at introducing nautical archaeology to divers and non-divers...

Go here for more information on all classes offered.

Underwater Archaeology Course
Dr. Holley checking out the shipwreck - Metropolis

What’s in the Bay Anyway?

Underwater Archeology in Grand Traverse Bay


If you enjoy regional history, the romance of shipwrecks, or the work of scientists who bring maritime history to life, this class is for you. Become familiar with theory, method, technologies, and practice in underwater archeology.  Click here to learn more!

Introduction to Archeological Field Survey


Ever wonder what archeologists really do? It’s not all about digging up things. Click here for more information!

Check out this link and the NMC Underwater Archaeology Course Flyer

Would you like to Help?
We're always looking for divers to mark shipwrecks.

If you are interested in helping us and not sure how, please e-mail us and let us know what you're hobbies are and what you would like to do for the underwater preserve. We're looking for writers (a flair for history), someone who can update brochures, posters and such. Events coordinator and assistants, someone to help put together events and special functions. You don't have to be a scuba diver, just someone who has an interest in the underwater preserve and its vast historical resource.  Please e-mail us!

 

What's in The Bay Anyway?

Wreck off of Yuba Boat Launch

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