Archaeology is not souvenir hunting
An object has more historical meaning in its original context.
Safety and training
General field notes, not a dive plan. Stay within your training, follow local site rules and the operator’s briefing.
Field observation
A fragment's position beside a wreck or harbour can tell researchers more than the object alone. Removal may destroy that context and violate protection law, even when something appears loose.
A practical approach
Look and photograph without moving artefacts, record approximate location if permitted and report potential finds to the proper local authority.
Dive-day checklist
Before you go
- Check local conditions and access rules
- Agree limits and the exit with your buddy
- Stop or change the plan if conditions differ
General guidance only. Follow your training, the dive operator’s procedures, and each manufacturer’s current instructions.
Ask the dive guide
Personal guidance for your next dive
Describe a dive scenario or an equipment-care question. The guide answers in your language and points you to relevant journal articles.
General educational guidance only. It is not medical advice, emergency instruction or a replacement for training, certification, manufacturer instructions, your operator's briefing or your dive plan.