Discoverya Academy

About Discoverya Academy

We help people find history responsibly. Our instructors combine decades of fieldwork in archaeology-adjacent recovery, underwater operations, and historical research.

Mission

Advance ethical treasure hunting through education, documentation standards, and community stewardship.

Standards-led Evidence first

Values

  • Safety and legality first
  • Evidence and conservation
  • Access and inclusion
Leave no trace Respect communities Document & share

Impact

Our alumni contribute to museum exhibits, conservation projects, and local history initiatives.

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Milestones

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2018 — Founding cohort

First in-person “Field Safety & Ethics” workshop launched in California.

Risk assessment Permission workflows Documentation basics
2020 — Online expansion

Remote research modules and map decoding classes introduced.

Research notebook
Standardized logs for chain-of-custody.
Map literacy
Projection, scale, and error bounds.
2023 — Underwater tracks

Partnered with certified dive instructors to deliver safe recovery training.

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Team

A small, specialized team supported by a vetted network of instructors and reviewers.

  • Alex Carter
    Lead Detectorist & Curriculum
    Focus: permits, site etiquette, recovery documentation.
  • Maya Chen
    Underwater Ops (Rescue Diver)
    Focus: lift safety, silt management, contingency planning.
  • Jamal Ortiz
    Research & Archives
    Focus: provenance checks, archival methods, public reporting.
  • Program Office
    Student Support & Compliance
    Reach us at +1 (628) 402-9176.

Ethical Oath

Take the pledge to respect sites, laws, and communities. You’ll receive a confirmation note after submission.

Legality
Written permission, local rules, protected sites avoided.
Documentation
Context logged with care: location, depth, photos, notes.
Stewardship
Conservation-first handling and responsible sharing.