Thunder Bay Exploration 2002
Media Advisory
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FOR IMMEDIATE
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Contact: Karen Brubeck (360) 394-8330 | |
| August 14, 2002 | Cell (360) 271-3692 | |
| Ellen Brody (734) 741-2270 | ||
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Cell
(734) 276-6387 |
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NOAA & BALLARD EXPLORE SHIPWRECKS |
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and famed underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic and PT109, will explore shipwrecks in NOAA's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, off the coast of Alpena, Mich., during a two week expedition. NOAA and state maritime archeologists and a team from Dr. Ballard's Institute for Exploration (IFE), based at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration in Mystic, Connecticut, will document newly located shipwrecks by using a remotely operated vehicle to capture video and still images. The Thunder Bay Exploration 2002 expedition follows last summer's shipwreck survey in Thunder Bay by IFE as part of their ongoing exploration of NOAA's marine sanctuaries. Last year the group captured 70 images by side scan sonar of what could be intact shipwrecks or pieces of shipwrecks. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve was established in October 2000 to protect a historic collection of shipwrecks and is managed through a partnership between NOAA and the state of Michigan. Media Events The media may observe expedition operations from aboard the research vessel R/V Connecticut. Space is limited on the vessel, and slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Karen Brubeck or Ellen Brody (numbers above) to reserve boat space. Dockside briefings will be held as well. Details follow. |
| Friday, August 30 | ||
| Media Day on vessel | R/V Connecticut boarding location: | |
| 7 a.m. -1 p.m. | Federal Building (rear of building) | |
| 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. | 145 Water Street, Alpena, Mich. | |
| Dockside briefing |
Location: Federal Building (rear of building) |
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| 7 p.m. | 145 Water Street, Alpena, Mich. | |
| Sanctuary officials and IFE Staff will conduct the briefing. | ||
| Wednesday, September 4 | ||
| Media day on vessel | R/V Connecticut boarding location: | |
| 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Federal Building (rear of building) | |
| 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. | 145 Water Street, Alpena, Mich. | |
| Dockside briefing | Location: Federal Building (rear of building) | |
| 7 p.m. | 145 Water Street, Alpena, Mich. | |
| Sanctuary officials and IFE Staff will conduct the briefing. | ||
| Friday, September 6 | ||
| Possible overflow media boat tours and dockside briefing. | ||
| Sunday, September 8 | ||
| Media day on vessel | R/V Connecticut boarding location: | |
| 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Federal Building (rear of building) | |
| 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Note different time) | 145 Water Street, Alpena, Mich. | |
| **Dockside press conference | Location: Federal Building (rear of building) | |
| 5 p.m. | 145 Water Street, Alpena, Mich. | |
| Sanctuary officials and Dr. Ballard will conduct the briefing. | ||
| Public presentation | Alpena High School Auditorium | |
| 7 p.m. | 3303 South Third, Alpena, Mich. | |
| Dr. Ballard will discuss underwater exploration and highlight Thunder Bay Exploration 2002. | ||
| Tuesday, September 10 | ||
| Dockside briefing | Location: Federal Building (rear of building) | |
| 7 p.m. | 145 Water Street, Alpena, Mich. | |
| Sanctuary officials and IFE Staff will conduct the briefing. |
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