An underwater archaeologist discovered 80 ancient artifacts across two shipwreck sites. Site A yielded 45 artifacts, including 20 pottery shards; Site B had the rest. Of the total, 25 pottery shards were found, and 15 of them came from Site A. If each artifact is from exactly one site, how many artifacts from Site B are not pottery shards?

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**Discoveries Beneath the Surface: A Closer Look at an Underwater Archaeological Find** Ocean depths still hold secrets from centuries past, and recent discoveries by an underwater archaeologist have reignited public interest in maritime history. A recent exploration uncovered 80 ancient artifacts scattered across two historic shipwreck sites. Site A recovered 45 items, including 20 pottery shards, while the remaining 35 artifacts emerged from Site B. Among all the artifacts, 25 were pottery fragments—15 originating entirely from Site A, raising a compelling question: how many non-pottery artifacts stand as silent witnesses in Site B’s debris? Underwater archaeology continues to grow as both a scientific discipline and cultural fascination. In the U.S., interest in maritime heritage peaks during educational moments, documentaries, and public interest in historical narratives. This discovery, with its carefully documented origins, offers fresh context on trade routes, craftsmanship, and shipbuilding traditions—but reveals much more through careful analysis of site-specific findings. ### The Discovery: Unearthing 80 Ancient Artifacts Across Two Shipwrecks