Whitefish Point Underwater Preserve
Reserve to protect and conserve shipwrecks and historical resources in Lake Superior / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Whitefish Point Underwater Preserve was established in 1987 to protect and conserve shipwrecks and historical resources on 376 square miles (970 km2) of Lake Superior bottomlands in Whitefish Bay and around Whitefish Point, Michigan. The formation of the Michigan Underwater Preserves helped stop controversy over artifact removal from shipwrecks of this area. The preserve is now known for deep, well preserved shipwrecks in clear water accessible to scuba divers with technical skill and experience. The preserve is one of the last places in the Great Lakes to observe shipwrecks without zebra mussel encrustation.
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Location | Lake Superior, Chippewa County, Luce County, Michigan USA |
Nearest city | Emerson, Michigan |
Coordinates | 46.7772°N 84.951°W / 46.7772; -84.951 |
Area | 376 square miles (970 km2) |
Established | 1987 |
Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
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