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That's the main reason. Also marine archeology is expensive. I once heard an archeologist saying that if the rests have passed centuries underwater, one more is
by narag 5mo ago
That's the main reason. Also marine archeology is expensive. I once heard an archeologist saying that if the rests have passed centuries underwater, one more is less harmful than looters.
- greggsy 5mo agoUnderwater sites are particularly harder to protect from looters than above / underground sites. If the stakes are high enough, scuba diving is a reasonable option for the criminally minded. It wasn’t long before Costa Concordia was looted for its treasures.
- lifestyleguru 5mo ago> It wasn’t long before Costa Concordia was looted for its treasures. What treasures were there, panties of Francesco's Moldavian lover?
- manarth 5mo agoPassengers possessions - e.g. jewelry, watches. Technical equipment on the ship. Items from the on-ship shops. Interesting artefacts (ships bells are often a prized loot from wrecks).