Underwater archaeology
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A dozen marine archaeologists are currently searching in an area that was once one of the busiest maritime routes in the world
A district court will now consider whether Rick Allen’s footage of a pirate ship salvage operation was unjustly taken by state officials
Experienced divers and casual bathers alike will gain access to ancient marine monuments, which remain where they were found on the seabed
Big enough to cross the Atlantic, the high-tech research vessel Alfred Merlin ushers in a new era for French underwater heritage
Israel and India join forces
However, the US and UK say the it conflicts with existing maritime legislation and Russia, Norway, Turkey, and Venezuela vote no
An estimated three million shipwrecks lay undiscovered. UNESCO is calling for a global treaty to protect them. Salvors say it is unrealistic and unworkable, despite developments in deep-sea exploration technology
Unesco is calling for a global treaty to prevent commercial interests from destroying shipwrecks found in international waters
The greatest city of the Hellenistic age has been neglected by archaeology for decades. Now underwater survey techniques have provided us with glimpses of the centre’s greatness. But many decry the techniques being used
National Maritime Museum laments “smash and grab” approach of private salvage operations but who else has the funds?