It is a felony to remove or disturb artifacts in the Great Lakes. The result of these laws is the finest sport diving in the Midwest. Many sport divers are surprised to find shipwrecks so well preserved. Small items, such as ceramic cups, tools, silverware, ornaments, and other artifacts often remain where they were discovered many years before. Most of the popular dive sites are buoyed in the summer by volunteers of the Michigan Underwater Preserve Council, Inc., a private, non profit organization dedicated to development of the preserves.
Many preserves also offer exceptional shore-access diving.
Be prepared for cool water. Although surface temperatures may reach 65 degrees or more in midsummer, temperatures below 40 feet may be substantially less. Most Great Lakes divers use full wet suits. Each offers a unique experience. Upper Peninsula Traveler Copyright 1977 by the webmaster for Exploring the North.