The 2001 Convention Secretariat regularly develops awareness-raising materials that are freely available to the public.
Videos
Covid-19 crisis and underwater cultural heritage - archaeologists give their views to UNESCO
In just a few short months, the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic within societies coupled with the measures taken by governments around the world have already leveled particularly severe consequences on the cultural sector? including underwater cultural heritage. The underwater cultural heritage sector was no exception to the rule when its professionals found themselves unable to carry out their missions of protection and evaluation on the field. Underwater cultural heritage is our common good. Today, threats to this heritage, such as treasure hunting, looting and trafficking, are more relevant than ever. In this context, the suspension of funding in some cases is concerning. Archaeologists have agreed to testify to the secretariat of the UNESCO's 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and to share their insights regarding the future of their profession and its missions.
UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Heritage
This video sets out basic principles for the protection of underwater cultural heritage, provides a detailed State cooperation system; and provides widely recognized practical Rules for the treatment and research of underwater cultural heritage.
Images and cards
Underwater Heritage Cards
The cards, posters and images displayed on this page can be freely downloaded and shared. However, we ask that users don't alter the original content, and respect the artistic copyrights associated with each image.
Children's area - Dive Olly Dive!
The popular preschool animated series “Dive Olly Dive!” has been selected by UNESCO as part of its new educational campaign to teach children about the importance and beauty of the world’s rich underwater cultural heritage.