"Archaeology is interesting enough, but for me doing it under water has additional attractions. On the practical side, it requires more gadgetry and that makes things interesting. From an intellectual point of view, it focuses on one of mankind's most fascinating achievements: the building and sailing of ships. The deeper you dive into underwater archaeology, the more interesting it becomes. The most visible part, the field work, takes only a tiny fraction of the average archaeologist's time, and the skills used in diving, excavating, and recording are just a few of the things you need to know. Whatever attractions fieldwork may possess—and there are many—the hours spent in the conservation laboratory, shop, studio, library, and archive are the most numerous, fulfilling, and meaningful. This is what I find so fascinating about underwater archaeology: the more you learn, the more there is to do."

"You can say Expert Treasure-hunter instead of Burglar if you like. Some of them do. It's all the same to us."