NUMA National Underwater And Marine Agency

https://numa.net/

ABOUT NUMA
The National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) is a 501C3 non-profit, volunteer foundation dedicated to preserving our maritime heritage through the discovery, archaeological survey and conservation of shipwreck artifacts.

Our purpose is also to reinforce public appreciation of our marine past, present and future by initiating and supporting projects designed to uncover and explore historically significant shipwrecks before they are lost and gone forever.

Our goals include the protection of these historic sites through public information programs and to make available archaeological reports and data on technical expertise while perpetuating the names and legends of the sea-loving men and women who came before us.

NUMA does not actively seek private funding. Most of the financial support for the projects comes from the royalties from Clive Cussler’s books.

--Clive Cussler passed away last year.  Just found about that today.  One of the best writers ever.  I think up there with Tom Clancy.--

good luck with that. any dredge can ruin your best option to preserve history.

That is no doubt something they take into consideration -- perhaps one reason they exist, I would guess.

Sounds like they want to plunder all the goodies for themselves

I think they give what they find to museums. Has anyone here read any Clive Cussler books?

They certainly can't legally keep it without figuring out how to circumvent the law.

I once contemplated being a treasure hunter, as there is still treasures to find, but the crooks who steal it have already figured out how to rob you blind of your labors in that. They are all in government, and they steal for the good of the country.

Lummy wrote:They certainly can't legally keep it without figuring out how to circumvent the law.

I once contemplated being a treasure hunter, as there is still treasures to find, but the crooks who steal it have already figured out how to rob you blind of your labors in that. They are all in government, and they steal for the good of the country.

Sounds like a government racket. As usual.