Interesting write upon wreck diving in Nova Scotia

Treasure hunt or modern-day pirates? - Global National

I thought this was interesting..I'm planning on following this expedition and I'll write again about what, if anything, they find. I also liked the mention of the investment firm that is bankrolling the project. It goes to show how wide a range this "hobby" can have, from backyard outings with metal detectors to multi million dollar expeditions with very high tech gear.

Treasure hunt or modern-day pirates? Global National, Canada - 7 hours ago ... from shipwrecks for profit, " said John W. Chisholm, a documentary film-maker who is lobbying the Nova Scotia government to ban for-profit treasure hunting. ...

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