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Blackbeard's Bountiful “Booty” Draws Attention to North Carolina's Crystal Coast

October 14, 2006

EMERALD ISLE o ATLANTIC BEACH o MOREHEAD CITY o BEAUFORT o CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. -- Boasted as one of the best dive sites in the world, the Crystal Coast -- on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina -- offers diving enthusiasts a once in a lifetime experience with the Dive Down program. The aptly named program, implemented by the state of North Carolina, allows 1500 recreational divers over the course of five years, from 2006 to 2010, the chance of a lifetime -- to view the remains of the Queen Anne's Revenge.
As the legendary tale goes, in 1718 Blackbeard decided to ground the ship and leave with a select few of his crew. Since it's discovery, the Queen Anne's Revenge has been off-limits to everyone except archeologists and state officials in order to protect the integrity of the site. Now diving fanatics have another realm of exploration beneath the brilliantly luminous waters of the Crystal Coast.
Known as a trifecta of diving perfection with rich wreck diving, the Crystal Coast is also famous for 85-miles of shimmering beaches, crystalline blue water and lush maritime forests along the Southern Outer Banks and was designated as having “Clean and Healthy” beaches by the Clean Beaches Council. Recognized among the best shipwreck diving destinations in the world by Scuba Diving magazine, the Crystal Coast is comprised primarily of area cities Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort and Cape Lookout.
For daring divers seeking further information on experiencing the Dive Down program on NORTH CAROLINA'S CRYSTAL COAST call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org.
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Press Kit Attractions At-a-Glance Accommodations Dining Saltwater Activities Island Hopping Festivals Releases Resources Image Library Archives Search Contact News @lerts Consumer Website	Archives Blackbeard's Bountiful “Booty” Draws Attention to North Carolina's Crystal Coast October 14, 2006 EMERALD ISLE o ATLANTIC BEACH o MOREHEAD CITY o BEAUFORT o CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. -- Boasted as one of the best dive sites in the world, the Crystal Coast -- on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina -- offers diving enthusiasts a once in a lifetime experience with the Dive Down program. The aptly named program, implemented by the state of North Carolina, allows 1500 recreational divers over the course of five years, from 2006 to 2010, the chance of a lifetime -- to view the remains of the Queen Anne's Revenge. As the legendary tale goes, in 1718 Blackbeard decided to ground the ship and leave with a select few of his crew. Since it's discovery, the Queen Anne's Revenge has been off-limits to everyone except archeologists and state officials in order to protect the integrity of the site. Now diving fanatics have another realm of exploration beneath the brilliantly luminous waters of the Crystal Coast. Known as a trifecta of diving perfection with rich wreck diving, the Crystal Coast is also famous for 85-miles of shimmering beaches, crystalline blue water and lush maritime forests along the Southern Outer Banks and was designated as having “Clean and Healthy” beaches by the Clean Beaches Council. Recognized among the best shipwreck diving destinations in the world by Scuba Diving magazine, the Crystal Coast is comprised primarily of area cities Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort and Cape Lookout. For daring divers seeking further information on experiencing the Dive Down program on NORTH CAROLINA'S CRYSTAL COAST call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org. ### « Back to Releases
	Year 2010 For More Media Information Jamey Ivey The Zimmerman Agency (850) 668-2222 jivey@zimmerman.com