Contemplating a Career Change

By Dr. M, on May 18th, 2007 5 comments   Expeditions

If marine biologist are the rock stars of science then marine archaeologists may be the millionaires.

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.

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)

5 comments to Contemplating a Career Change

• pelf

  May 18, 2007 at 22:35 · Reply

  Err.. Where do marine biologist-turned-conservationist stand, I wonder?? :)

• CR McClain

  May 19, 2007 at 11:48 · Reply

  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!

• pelf

  May 20, 2007 at 03:43 · Reply

  *sigh*

  I think this is the “I think you’re better than me” case :)

• Tegumai Bopsulai, FCD

  May 21, 2007 at 06:38 · Reply

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  February 8, 2009 at 23:35 · Reply

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