Archeological Diving.

[CheeseWhiz]

I didn't see the program you are mentioning, but it sounds very similar to a site mentioned in a book by Graham Hancock, Underwater: The Mysterious Origins of Civilisation .

In addition to the Japanese site, he surveyed some off the coast of India, the island of Malta and in the Maldives. According to his theory, the origins of civilization might have existed several thousand years earlier than contemporary thought allows. These early cities/temples/whatever were located near the ocean's shore, at the end of the last ice age, when ocean levels were significantly lower than now. Mr. Hancock has uncovered some circumstantial evidence that the end of the last ice age was cataclysmic, with ocean levels rising very rapidly over a very short period (several years).

Whether you subscribe to his theory or not (and he admits he has not come up with concrete scientific evidence that these structures are man-made), it's an interesting read.

 

[LVX]

If you are looking for adventure, stimulation, and the opportunity to explore and learn about new - yet ancient - territories, you can with the Southwest Underwater Archaeological Society (SUAS).

The SUAS is a voluntary group of individuals dedicated to investigating and documenting underwater wrecks, cultural remains and other items of archaeological interest in the Gulf of Mexico and in inland waters of the Southwest USA.

As a non profit organization, the society's activities are solely for education and historical discovery. Our program and activities are designed to appeal to anyone with an interest in marine archaeology, naval history, vintage boats and the history of the Southwest in general. Our members include both divers and non divers.

The SUAS has a new shipwreck project about to start so anyone interested can learn more at http://www.underwaterarchaeology.org

thanks

LVX

 

[crazyc]

Here's a link to more information on Yonaguni, by two of the folks that were in Japan's Mysterious Pyramids.
http://www.toriitraining.com/yonaguni.htm

 

[pwfletcher]

Reading the Yonaguni website sure makes me want to give up the career and become a professional diver. It just goes to show you that there are still plenty of significant under-sea discoveries to be made.

 

[crazyc]

The discoveries in Yonaguni will go on for decades if not longer!

 

[Jmaserati]

I'm reading "Underwater: The Mysterious Origins of Civilisation" by Graham Hancock now.

While he does get picked apart by mainsteam scientists alot, I find his suppositions interesting and entertaining. Oh, and this is the kind of diving I'm most inspired to do! I guess I watched too much Jonny Quest as a kid!

Some day I'd love to dive this site, and in Israel.

 

[8buck]

Hello I live in Fl springhill to be exact. I am about 15 mins from the gulf of mexico. I was wondering how i can learn more about old wrecks down my way. I have been told that after bad storms you can find gold coins (and others) off of datona beach i would like to try and learn more about old ships in the gulf near fl coast down by my neck of the woods....

 

[drglnc]

It is the last island in the Ryukyu island chain. The dive is not for begginers, you can contact reef encounters by email Bennett@iiokinawa.ne.jp or fathoms dive shop @ fathoms.net