Search and Recovery: Procedures and techniques for underwater search and recovery

Do you want to embark on a hobby of underwater search and recovery? Are you a new or experienced diver who wants to expand their skillsets, try new things, and unearth the treasures lying deep beneath the water's surface? Then this book is for you.

Underwater search and recovery is a unique and rewarding pastime which more and more divers are getting into. Countless lost wrecks, objects and artifacts are hidden on the seafloor, in lakes and rivers, waiting for the right people to uncover them and bring their unique stories to light.

This practical guide explores how you can begin diving and retrieving underwater artifacts. Breaking down the must-have tools and equipment, the essential practices, and step-by-step advice for recovering and preserving everything you find, Search & Recovery reveals how you can break into this rewarding hobby and begin discovering a wealth of objects and artifacts lost to time.

Inside this detailed guide, you'll discover:

• Practical Ways To Begin Setting Up Your New Hobby
• Essential Navigation Skills For Both Above and Below Water
• Must-Have Tools and Equipment When Searching For Artifacts
• Real-Life Examples of Lost Fleets Discovered By Modern Divers
• Step-By-Step Instructions For Retrieving, Cleaning, and Preserving Artifacts
• Tips and Tricks For Finding an Undiscovered Wreck
• And Much More…

Even if you're new to diving, or if you haven't been diving for a long time, this handbook provides you with a comprehensive overview of the search and recovery process. Inside, you'll find everything you need to begin your search, dive safely, recover artifacts, and contribute to the lost world of maritime history.