Dredges are piloted into open waters, and divers descend from boats to suck up paydirt using heavy-duty hoses.

The success of a "dredge" (a specialized gold-mining boat) depends on several critical systems:

Bering Sea Gold is a long-running Discovery Channel reality series that follows teams of miners searching for gold on the floor of the frigid Bering Sea. This guide covers the basics of the show's operations, key players, and the extreme risks involved.

Miners cut holes through several feet of ocean ice, setting up temporary shelters to dive into the freezing water below. Core Equipment & Technology

Miners in Nome, Alaska, operate during two distinct seasons: