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Parks Canada has protected, investigated, and excavated historic shipwrecks for many, many years, so nothing new here. A couple of moths ago they released their landmark publication The Underwater Archaeology of Red Bay; Basque Shipbuilding and Whaling in the 16th Century (5 volumes), a must for anyone working or interested in the field of underwater archeology. Making a statement such as "if I ever find gold, silver, gems and jewelery, YOU BET MY SWEET ASS THERE (sic) MINE>" is irresponsible and only encourages looting. Trophy hunters are not welcome, only those responsible divers who will treat a historic shipwreck with respect, protect it for future generations, and report any finds to the proper authorities.
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