Underwater Cultural Heritage encompasses all traces of human existence that lie or have lain underwater and have a cultural or historical character. Recognizing the urgent need to preserve and protect such heritage, UNESCO drafted the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage in 2001.
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News
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08.10.14
Second Foundation Course on Underwater Archaeology for the Caribbean to take place in St. Eustatius
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26.09.14
Research vessel ready for UniTwin network for underwater archaeology
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25.08.14
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25.08.14
Underwater Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)