I think they can accomodate any level of cert. You should only go after you get more experience though as it is deep and cold. The water is 58 degrees, so a full wetsuit is a must. It's well lit from above so they don't allow lights.
First of all, I was behind the video camera, not holding the artifacts. Second, the first one to pick up the items was the divemaster tour guide! With no oxygen, no sunlight, no aquatic life, those items will be preserved for a long time.
There are 5 levels and the deepest three levels are flooded. The surface of the water is about 100 feet below ground. No life at all since there is no oxygen in the water.
I just got back from there, and it was the best experience of my life!! I totally love bon terre mines in missouri and think it is one of the best places to go!!
What kind of certs / equipment do you need? I live about an hour from there, and I just got my basic cert through SSI
leinadthem 2 years ago
I think they can accomodate any level of cert. You should only go after you get more experience though as it is deep and cold. The water is 58 degrees, so a full wetsuit is a must. It's well lit from above so they don't allow lights.
ozbad07 2 years ago
@ozbad07 How deep? On the site, it says that the mines can be 300 ft deep, but how deep do most people dive? And would you recommend a 6 mil wetsuit?
leinadthem 2 years ago
You should really not be playing with the shovels and what not like you are, you break it, what do future divers have to look forward to?
dstymn85 2 years ago
First of all, I was behind the video camera, not holding the artifacts. Second, the first one to pick up the items was the divemaster tour guide! With no oxygen, no sunlight, no aquatic life, those items will be preserved for a long time.
ozbad07 2 years ago
Playing with the shovels is part of the tour.
stevec6977 2 years ago
hey how deep is this mine? and is there any wildlife in the waters?
onlymodestmouse 3 years ago
There are 5 levels and the deepest three levels are flooded. The surface of the water is about 100 feet below ground. No life at all since there is no oxygen in the water.
ozbad07 3 years ago
i live in bonne terre if u live there u rlly dont think much about it but its cool
yzracer4ever 3 years ago
I just got back from there, and it was the best experience of my life!! I totally love bon terre mines in missouri and think it is one of the best places to go!!
gtrplaya1234 3 years ago