We operate maritime artifact retrieval under the SCIAA Maritime Research Division. Research is conducted in the Cooper River, and other various bodies of water in South Carolina. You must be at least a certified Open Water Diver. Send us an email for information on your local SDI/TDI dive facility.

Interested in exploring the underwater world of archaeology but don’t know where to begin? Just starting out in maritime archaeological fieldwork and are unsure of the next steps? Breaking into the field?

We are committed to changing that.

Reach out to us and follow the link below to find your SDI/TDI dive facility to get involved.

If you are interested in conducting maritime archaeological research or assisting in our conservation lab and are already an Open Water Diver, please visit the application menu.

We are currently seeking certified Open Water Divers (OWD must be from a credible agency), staff archaeologists, and press crew.