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Wrecks

Russian Roulette: World War II Wrecks in the Black Sea

A Black Sea wreck is celebrated, while the sister sub that may have torpedoed it is left to oblivion. The true story will make your hair stand on end.

Secret Spot: Tobias Enge Shipwreck

Archeologists have explored the fragmented _Tobias Enge_ shipwreck on the seafloor of The Baltic Sea.

Diving the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail

Tourists flock to Florida’s Panhandle for its gorgeous gulf beaches, but divers come for the wrecks that lie beyond.

Descending on D-Day: Divers Work to Document Shipwrecks of Normandy

More than 70 years after D-Day, a wreck diver and underwater photographer is working to document the shipwrecks on the bottom of Normandy's seafloor. Read about her initiative and how you can get involved!

Civil War Shipwreck Named Florida's 12th Underwater Archaeological Preserve

Diving in a site where there rests a Civil War wreck could be a diver's dream come true!

Video: Searching for Missing World War II Aircraft in Palau

In this moving documentary film sponsored by GoPro, researchers with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography-UCSD and The University of Delaware utilize the latest technology to search for downed aircraft in the South Pacific region of Palau. After first consulting with a local Palau resident that witnessed a crash - and then using sonar to map a specific area - an exciting discovery is made that brings closure to one man's family and the search for a hero's remains.

Ancient Bronze Spear Discovered at Antikythera Shipwreck in Greece

The _Return to Antikythera_ project announced the discovery of a bronze spear section that may have belonged to a "larger-than-life" statue at the site of the ancient shipwreck in Greece.

Technical and Recreational Diving in NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries

Learn more about technical and recreational diving at some of the most pristine locations in the country, and immerse yourself in the beauty of your national marine sanctuaries. Sanctuary waters are filled with unique ecosystems waiting to be explored, harboring a spectacular array of plants, animals and historical artifacts. NOAA provides a wealth of information related to diving and permits required to dive these national treasures.

WRECKED: Underwater Ships and Planes from the 2014 Photo Contest

Check out these stunning selections of underwater wreck photos from this year's "_Through Your Lens"_ Photo Contest.