https://www.wcmu.org/tags/noaa-alpena NOAA Alpena en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/great-lakes-maritime-heritage-center-reopens-following-government-shutdown The 10,000 square foot facility is home to maritime exhibits and historical artifacts after being closed for over 40 days due to the government shutdown. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/great-lakes-maritime-heritage-center-reopens-following-government-shutdown Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-23/79-teams-from-18-countries-gather-in-alpena-for-international-rov-championship Over 70 teams from 18 countries and 22 states gathered in Alpena for the 2025 MATE ROV World Championship over the weekend to test their underwater robots' capabilities. Teams were judged on both their ROV's performance and their ability to market it to professionals. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:58:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-23/79-teams-from-18-countries-gather-in-alpena-for-international-rov-championship Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-20/former-navy-seals-dive-into-lake-huron-to-map-shipwrecks-host-education-events-during-alpena-visit Force Blue is the only group in the world that retrains and redeploys veterans after returning home from duty to help restore marine resources. Their stop at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena is their third stop on their tour of duty to all 15 national marine sanctuaries. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:09:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-20/former-navy-seals-dive-into-lake-huron-to-map-shipwrecks-host-education-events-during-alpena-visit Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-20/great-lakes-cruises-benefit-lakeside-michigan-towns It's cruise ship season, which mean means ships have begun docking off the coast of several Michigan communities and unloading passengers. Northeast Michigan has seen a rise in tourism and in economic development thanks to one of these cruise lines, Viking Cruises. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:35:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-20/great-lakes-cruises-benefit-lakeside-michigan-towns Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-07/a-ship-of-opportunity-viking-expedition-vessels-visit-the-great-lakes The Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris cruises offer guests an opportunity to witness scientists at work while also visiting locations such as the Great Lakes, Canada, Nuuk and Antarctica. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:27:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-07/a-ship-of-opportunity-viking-expedition-vessels-visit-the-great-lakes Zipporah Abarca https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-06/former-navy-vessel-operates-in-the-great-lakes-for-training-program The Pride of Michigan United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps training vessel has made its way to Alpena and is now departing for a research project in Lake St. Claire. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 22:08:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-06/former-navy-vessel-operates-in-the-great-lakes-for-training-program Zipporah Abarca https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-08-20/alpena-dinner-more-than-just-a-free-meal Community groups in Alpena are coming together to host a free dinner to build connections. They’re calling it ‘The Longest Table’. Community members will… Tue, 20 Aug 2019 18:41:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-08-20/alpena-dinner-more-than-just-a-free-meal