Avast ye flipper feet, bubble blowers, thrill seekers and treasure hunters!
My name is Nicholas Bertucci.
It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as your Black Gold Fossil Charters Captain. I have a lifetime of experience on the open water mating for and operating numerous vessels. I immensely enjoy adventures of all kinds, especially fossil hunting. I proudly served as a United States Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsman (combat medic) for 8 years fighting on the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan and caring for United States Marines and Sailors. I am thrilled to get you out there on the fossil deposits of Venice for a chance to find some awesome treasures of a lifetime! Your safety, wellbeing, and great experiences while onboard are my number one priority. I am enthusiastic to teach all that I can about the wonderful world of underwater fossil hunting and get you back to shore to show off your finds. I am committed to excellence, grateful for this opportunity, and very much looking forward to having you onboard!
Respectfully
Captain Nick
About
Black Gold Fossil Charters
My family fell in love with diving in Venice on our very first visit. The town is friendly and inviting. We knew right then that we wanted to be part of this amazing community and experience. We couldn’t wait to share the excitement with everyone we knew. The fossil history here is incredible. Knowing that you can find and touch fossils that haven’t been seen in millions of years is truly an unbelievable experience. We’d love to invite you to join us on this journey — come dive with us! We offer a 3-tank dive and a private guided dive, both fantastic experiences for divers of all levels. Our experienced captain is eager to take you to the best spots and help you dive into the world of Venice, Florida fossil hunting.
About Venice
Venice, Florida is known as the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World". It has a rich fossil history and is a popular destination for shark tooth diving. Millions of years ago, during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, Florida was almost entirely underwater. During this period, massive ancient sharks, including the Megalodon, prowled the warm seas. When these sharks died, their bodies decomposed, but their teeth, made of hard dentin and enamel, remained intact. Over millions of years, these teeth fossilized, becoming dark and mineral-rich. This is why most shark teeth found are black in color. As sea levels changed and land masses shifted, these fossil-rich deposits were exposed and eroded by the action of wind, waves, and tides, releasing their hidden treasures onto the beaches of Venice. The constant churning of the Gulf waters helps to uncover new fossils and shark teeth, replenishing the supply for collectors and enthusiasts. Venice beaches are known for their variety of fossilized shark teeth. You can find teeth from species like the Great White, Bull Shark, Lemon shark, the prized
Megalodon and many more.