Can a Lobster be an Archaeologist?
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) has launched an illustrated book for 10- to 14-year-olds aimed at growing interest in the variety of careers on offer under the waves.
The book, entitled Can a Lobster be an Archaeologist – Quirky Questions and Fascinating Facts about the Underwater World, is available from Wednesday November 25 with all proceeds going to SUT’s Educational Support Fund, set up to help young people pursue learning and development opportunities.
The book takes its name from a true story about Larry the lobster who helped divers discover a missing 8,000 year old Stone Age civilization near the Isle of Wight.
The 150-page-book has been drafted by SUT members who are marine scientists, divers, subsea engineers, academics and from the merchant navy.
It covers topics such as:
- Why do ships go missing in the Bermuda Triangle?
- Are lake monsters real and do werewolves exist in the Arctic Sea?
- How to build an underwater robot
- Filming underwater movies
- Whirlpools and discovering treasures from sunken ships
- Where rubbish goes when it’s dumped at sea.
- Could living under the sea be an alternative to relocating to Mars?
- What will happen when the ice caps melt?
Dr. Bob Allwood, CEO of SUT and one of the authors said, “We wanted to bring to life all of the wonders of working underwater. It’s a challenging time for many sectors at the moment, but it’s important that we continue to inspire the next generation and show them all of the possibilities that are open to them. One common thread between the authors is that they love what they do and this passion and excitement is infectious. We hope the book will make an ideal stocking filler for many young people this Christmas.”
The book has been funded by SUT, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.