Drowned Forests of Lake Huron

Over 7,000 years ago, a spruce and cedar forest flourished in what is now lower Lake Huron.  Remnants of this ancient forest remain 40 feet below present lake levels. Rapidly rising waters preserved the trees revealing much about the conditions in which they grew. (20 minutes).

A documentary DVD and teacher's guide are available.

Freshwater Invaders

Foreign species of animals and plants introduced to the Great Lakes have transformed the ecosystem, mostly to the detriment of native inhabitants.

Remarkable footage of sea lampreys as they build nests and spawn.

(55 minutes)

Angels of the Sea

Explore the shipwreck Emperor through the eyes of the divers as they descend over 200 feet into Lake Superior's chilling waters off Isle Royale. 1993 film. (25 minutes).

The Norwood Project

Visit a prehistoric quarry site on Lake Michigan and swim the banks of an ancient, submerged river channel.   8,000 - 10,000 years ago people may have fished along these shores. 2005 film. (18minutes)

A documentary DVD and teacher's guide are available.

Explore the drowned coastlines of the prehistoric Great Lakes. Dive into sinkholes, underwater springs and other features along

shores which were exposed during extreme low water some 10,000 years ago. 2006 film. (17 minutes)

Winner of three "Communicator Awards" and three "Telly" awards.

A documentary DVD and teacher's guide are available.

DOCUMENTARY FILMS

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Last updated January 19, 2008

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Great Lakes, Ancient Shores

SINKHOLES

Great Lakes, Ancient Shores

REEFS and WATER LEVELS

Dive into the past with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets as they explore ancient coral reefs and evidence of changing lake levels

in the freshwater seas.  2007 film. (25 minutes)

Great Lakes in Motion

Rare historic film footage and still photographs capture the legacy  of the of the great ships of  the Great Lakes. A masterful documentation of water transportation throughout the centuries.

Noble Odyssey films are on DVD and available for $25.00 each.

Teacher's Guides are available for selected films at $30.00 each.

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Supporting the Great Lakes Division, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Research/Training vessel "Pride of Michigan"