Deep-sea explorers said Friday they have mined what could be the richest shipwreck treasure in history, bringing home 17 tons of colonial-era silver and gold coins from an undisclosed site in the Atlantic Ocean. Estimated value: $500 million.
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Contemplating a Career Change
Posted on: May 18, 2007 9:20 AM, by CR McClain
If marine biologist are the rock stars of science then marine archaeologists may be the millionaires.
In this photo provided by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Odyssey co-founder Greg Stemm, left, examines coins recovered from the "Black Swan" shipwreck with an unidentified member of the conservation team Thursday, May 17, 2007, at an undisclosed location. (AP Photo/Odyssey Marine Exploration)
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Err.. Where do marine biologist-turned-conservationist stand, I wonder?? :)
Posted by: pelf | May 18, 2007 10:35 PM
Well turtle biologist definitely puts you on the top rung of the marine biologist ladder. Sadly, although honestly, I am probably on the lower rung as I study the muddy seafloor. Conservation angle makes you Bono!
Posted by: CR McClain | May 19, 2007 11:48 AM
*sigh*
I think this is the "I think you're better than me" case :)
Posted by: pelf | May 20, 2007 3:43 AM
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