Underwater Archaeology
The staggering array of treasures that lies beneath the ocean makes the seabed the biggest museum in the world, and for the last 100 years, divers have been exploring its riches at a rapid pace. Here we learn how the science of underwater archaeology has evolved, from the diving bell to the Aqua-Lung to today`s marine robots. In fascinating before-and-after photographs, readers can see objects as they are found and, after cleaning, transformed into statues, teapots, revolvers, and myriad other riches.

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