ALL ABOUT MOAV
 

We at M.O.A.V. have created this site for you the diver
regardless of your "classification". We hope to have the most fun yet informative site on the web. You will find some very odd humor and a really good Links section. We have singled out a few of these links as being outstanding
people to deal with.

and if you love lots of words:

The purpose for which this non-profit corporation is organized are for scientific and educational, which includes, but is not limited to the following:

a) to promote conservation of the submerged cultural resources of the world;

b) to conduct research and development of new technologies as applied to archeology, marine equipment, conservation and preservation of artifacts, and underwater exploration systems; and,

c) to conduct global exploration, excavation, and research of submerged and non-submerged:
 1.) Shipwrecks,
 2.) Maritime settlements
 3.) Harbors
 4.) Nautical Equipment
 5.) Sites of historical significance

 d) To plan, organize, supervise, and conduct scientific investigations, expeditions, surveys, and projects in support of Item C.  These projects shall utilize the use of geological, oceanographic, geophysical, agrochemical, technical advisers, written and verbal history records, and the latest available scientific methods for the relocation of lost history.

 e) To establish a web site for the corporations library and the publishing of the corporation’s research, films, and expeditions reports.  This site shall also be used for information exchange on a global level with industry professionals, corporations, colleges, universities, government institutions, nautical institutes, and those seeking or wishing to share views and find or to solicit help.

 f) To enter into agreements with and obtain permits from the authorities of various nations and states for the discovery, excavation, salvage, and restoration of shipwrecks, objects, sites, and or items of historical significance to that state or nation.  This shall include any artifact or findings related to the people, history, government, and or culture on the land or water within the jurisdiction of such nation or state.

 g) To provide a forum for individuals and organizations with an interest in the history of man’s underwater exploits. This includes all aspects of commercial, military, recreational, scientific and experimental diving.

 h) To publish appropriate information covering all aspects of diving history.

 i) To identify, preserve, protect and maintain artifacts and archives  associated with the history of diving.

 j) To organize meetings and rallies to foster a general awareness of the importance of diving as a significant aspect of technological endeavor.

 k) To provide a focal point for assistance in the maintenance of antique and classic diving equipment.

 l) To solicit contributions and grants of money, property, and services form the general public, government agencies, educational institutions, and private and public businesses.  These contributions shall be used for the corporations purposes and to use such contributions exclusively in furtherance of the corporations purpose that falls within the scope of proposes allowed under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.