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Tucker is one of the true pioneers of underwater exploration. He is credited with having discovered the single most valuable piece of sunken Spanish treasure in the New World, and, along with his colleagues, for creating the field of study we know today as underwater archeology. In more than six decades at sea, Teddy has discovered well over 100 shipwrecks around Bermuda alone, and he has worked with many of the world's most respected institutions, from the Smithsonian and the National Geographic to aquariums and television networks. In 1994, Queen Elizabeth honored Teddy as a Member of the British Empire.
The life of Teddy Tucker was made into a 52 minute feature documentary entitled, Teddy Tucker: Adventure is My Life. Produced by the New England Aquarium and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, the film is hosted by Tucker's close friend, author Peter Benchley.
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