Explore Lake Ontario Through Live Virtual Expeditions

by Contributor | May 17, 2025 8:14 am

OSWEGO COUNTY –Dive into history and learn more about Lake Ontario’s maritime heritage! National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will host diving expeditions this month that will be live streamed, allowing members of the public to watch from home.

Diving with live streamed, remotely operated vehicles outfitted with a high-definition camera and other technologies, scientists and maritime archaeologists will unveil the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary’s well-preserved shipwrecks, some dating back over 200 years.

The live dive schedule is as follows:

• Monday, May 19 from 1 to 1:30 p.m.: Introduction to the Deepwater Shipwreck Expedition
• Friday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to noon: First ever live view of a newly discovered shipwreck
• Wednesday, May 28 from 1 to 1:30 p.m.: Expedition highlights and behind the scenes insights

For more information on the virtual diving experiences, visit NOAA’s webpage.[1] Live dives will be posted on NOAA’s YouTube channel at  https://www.youtube.com/@sanctuaries/streams[2].

The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary was designated in 2024 as NOAA’s 16th sanctuary. Spanning 1,722 square miles, it features 63 known shipwrecks and one known submerged aircraft. The live virtual expeditions offer a window into the area’s maritime past and the cultural and historical significance of the region.

For more information about NOAA or the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, visit https://www.noaa.gov/[3] or https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/lake-ontario/[4].

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