Webthe law pertaining to underwater cultural heritage is relatively new and involves a weave of domestic and international law, including the law of the sea, maritime law, property. Webthe convention gives a key role to the preservation of underwater heritage and the natural context in which it is found. Sustainable development and the. Webunesco commits to continue its engagement to improve the protection of the underwater cultural heritage, which is including ancient shipwrecks, sunken cities, and traces of. Weban increasing proportion of our preserved cultural heritage is being managed in museums, and it is in museums that much future archaeological research. Webthe oceans, seas, lakes and rivers hide from view and protect under the surface a priceless heritage, largely unknown and underestimated. No one can protect what is unknown. Webover the past 20 years, the 2001 convention achieved a considerable improvement of the research and protection of underwater heritage through fostering international. Webwhen ocean explorer robert ballard stumbled across the resting place of the titanic on september 1, 1985, it was in almost perfect condition. 30 years later, thanks to. Webthe traditional threats to underwater cultural heritage include treasure hunters, recreational divers, trawling, dredging, coastal development, tourism,.
