| The tools and methods you will use to find treasure | | | | look up often to be sure you are on track. In cooler |
| under water really depend on what you’re | | | | water, a wet suit is a must. It will protect you from |
| looking for. Most recreational treasure hunters will find | | | | the cold water and keep you warm all day. In |
| that sifting works best for them. | | | | warmer climates, a wet suit is unnecessary but you |
| As with other treasure hunting methods, it’s | | | | will still need to wear gloves. There may be sharp |
| good to have a plan in mind as you begin your | | | | cans, rocks or other objects just below the surface |
| search. You can mark out your search area with | | | | of the sand that could hurt your hands if you |
| stakes in shallow water, or buoys in deeper areas. | | | | grabbed hold of one. |
| Deep water treasure hunting is an activity that you | | | | What would you be searching for underwater? Well, |
| should never attempt on your own. Always take a | | | | people lose all kinds of items at the beach. It is an |
| treasure hunting friend with you, and notify someone | | | | area that can be searched often, as there is a |
| else where you are going, what time you plan to be | | | | constant supply of new treasures from forgetful and |
| back, etc. | | | | unfortunate swimmers who’ve lost their rings, |
| For the purpose of this guide, we will focus on | | | | necklaces, cell phones, earrings, watches and more. |
| treasure hunting methods that can be done in shallow | | | | Coins are another popular find at the beach, though |
| water. While experienced Scuba divers can certainly | | | | you are more likely to find new coins that were lost |
| venture into other territories, the average | | | | recently than you are to find valuable old relics. |
| recreational treasure hunter will probably have more | | | | Underwater treasure hunting poses its own unique |
| luck skimming the shoreline for jewelry, coins and | | | | dangers, even in shallow water. Before setting out, it |
| other valuable lost at the beach. A snorkel kit is a | | | | is important to do a bit of research about the fish |
| great tool for any underwater treasure hunter. | | | | and plant life that live in the body of water you are |
| Snorkeling allows you to keep your eyes on the | | | | searching. You may want to avoid certain areas at |
| ocean or lake floor as you carefully tread over top, | | | | specific times of the year. If there are poisonous fish |
| searching for treasures. You can use an underwater | | | | or plants, you must be able to recognize and avoid |
| metal detector as you snorkel, sweeping the coil | | | | them. |
| over the bottom as you move along. | | | | Some treasure hunters simply use a sifter to search |
| If you’ve ever snorkeled, you already know | | | | the top inch or two of the sand on the ocean floor. |
| why marking out your search area is necessary. You | | | | Others use a magnet to seek out any metallic |
| can quickly get off track with only the ocean floor to | | | | objects. |
| guide you. Pick a natural landmark if you must, and | | | | |