Welcome! Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary is dedicated to increasing awareness and involvement with sanctuary resources through building public knowledge of Great Lakes maritime heritage, Great Lakes literacy, and ocean literacy.
Join us in discovering your sanctuary! The sanctuary and its partners provide educational programming to educators and students, as well as outreach and engagement to the local community.
For Teachers
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries provides teachers with educational materials for your classroom. You will find curriculum, lesson plans, and activities related to shipwrecks, cultural heritage, archaeology, and marine protected areas that will excite your students about science and technology.
For Students
National marine sanctuaries are living classrooms that can be explored in person or through interactive digital labs and activities. In this section, you will find games, information on marine careers, free materials, videos, and other fun activities.
Ocean Guardian Programs
Ocean Guardian programs encourage children to explore their natural surroundings to form a sense of personal connection to the ocean and/or watersheds in which they live.
Sanctuaries 360° Virtual Reality Lessons
Sanctuaries 360° is a collection of immersive underwater virtual reality (VR) experiences to bring America’s underwater treasures to viewers all over the world. Check out the VR videos and 360° immersive photos to explore marine sanctuaries from the comfort of your home.
Games and Activities
Explore this collection of games, coloring pages, and fun activities to help you learn about national marine sanctuaries.
