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Reviews for:
A Guide to
Responsible
Undersea Exploration
by Captain Dominic Addario
In A Guide to
Undersea Exploration, Dom Addario shares his
enthusiasm for shipwrecks, diving, and exploration of the
unknown. He discusses the techniques and science he has
personally used to successfully document wreck sites and
preserve artifacts. At the same time, he also addresses modern
issues like responsibility, conservation, the law, and ethics.
With all the pictures of coins and artifacts, divers will find
this book inspiring.
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ISBN: 978-0-9743414-2- |
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book that reveals that there is more to treasure hunting than
silver, gold and finders keepers. It's nice to hear from first-hand
experiences of someone who has taken on the State of Florida (and
won). The author writes of the less glorious parts of treasure
salvage such as costs, permits, salvage techniques and more
importantly, ethics morals and safety issues. This book is testimony
to the fact that locating treasure is just the beginning.
Sean Loughman - Undersea Explorer and President of The Pirates Chest - premier
seller of undersea treasures - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
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A Book Review -
"A Guide to Responsible Undersea Exploration" by Capt. Dom Addario
This book is an honest approach to something that every new diver
dreams about; finding an artifact or treasure while diving. While
sharing from experience, Captain Dom details the how to and the why
with easy to understand terminology. Being responsible to a point of
preserving an archeological site is always an important discussion
for divers.
Having worked as a diver on both treasure expeditions as
archeological projects, I can attest to the fact that points made in
this book are important. This book is not the complete guide to
underwater historic
wreck excavating. However, it does cover enough for the novice to
understand some of the complex steps required to satisfy
preservation of a historic site. Documentation of an underwater site
with the many variables is not an exact science. This book does a
good job of detailing the need for a plan.
The book was written to be the text for a PADI Distinctive Specialty
Course. Several good course outlines could be developed using this
book for the basic course manual.
Captain Dom takes the reader on a journey through
his experiences and passion for diving, recording, and processing
artifacts from a historic wreck site. While sharing these
experiences, the reader will gain an understanding of many other
considerations that go along with the recovery aspects. Legal issues
along with archeological concerns can and do make a difference in
the process. The book includes great illustrations and photographs
to help reinforce the topics.
Whether you are just getting started with your diving or a seasoned
enthusiast, this book is a great read. Responsible conservation
practices need to be addressed to all divers and this book covers
the topic well in regards to historic sites.
Dean Hempel, PADI #4446
President - Sport Diver Solutions Corp. |
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The author outlines the things you need to be aware of when swimming, snorkeling or diving in rivers, lakes and oceans. This book provides a wealth information should you come across what could be a significant find.
If you plan to go on a diving adventure, like I have, and have found what looks like a shipwreck with artifacts, you will know what to do. FINDER’S KEEPERS is not the best action to take. You need to read this book!
Lexy “book maven” Texas - Diving
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