Tag: May 1992

Archaeologists join the fight to stop Mel Fisher and other treasure hunters from destroying historical shipwrecks. (17 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 6, Section: B

A successful survey of shipwrecks in Pensacola Bay has been completed by state of Florida archeologists. (16 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

Mel Fisher will excavate a 1500’s Spanish shipwreck 25 miles off Grand Bahama. (15 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

Salvor Mel Fisher responds that the Coffin’s Patch destruction is “business as usual”. (15 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

Experts testify in the FKNMS vs. Mel Fisher case. (14 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

The environmental damage caused by salvor Mel Fisher at Coffins Patch is examined by the federal magistrate. (13 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

The grand jury investigation concludes that the Miami River’s pollution and smuggling problem is mainly the result of years of government neglect. (12 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: A

Turtle excluder devices are considered for year round use by the National Marine Fisheries. (9 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B

More boating restrictions are imposed around islands in the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge, Florida Bay. (1 May 1992)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: B