National marine sanctuary advisory councils are community-based advisory groups established to provide recommendations to the superintendents of the national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments. Councils also serve as liaisons between their constituents in the community and sanctuaries. The council plays a particularly critical role in supporting an existing sanctuary during its management plan review process.
The council ensures public participation in the management of the sanctuary by acting as a liaison between the Florida Keys community and the sanctuary superintendent and staff. Council members provide advice about sanctuary operations and projects and help build increased stewardship for sanctuary resources.
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is currently recruiting for the following seats on its advisory council:
Boating Industry (primary and alternate)
Citizen at Large: Upper Keys (primary and alternate)
Conservation & Environment: Seat 1 (alternate)
Conservation & Environment: Seat 2 (alternate)
Diving: Upper Keys (primary)
Fishing: Charter Flats (alternate)
Fishing: Charter Sport (primary and alternate)
Fishing: Commercial Shell/Scale (alternate)
Research & Monitoring (primary and alternate)
South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (primary)
Submerged Cultural Resources (alternate)
Tourism: Upper Keys (primary and alternate)
Tourism: Lower Keys (primary)
Applications are due no later than February 15, 2026. Applications not received electronically or postmarked by February 15 will not be considered. For more information, please contact the council coordinator at Elizabeth.Trueblood@noaa.gov, or 305-797-7226.
This field school provides experience and training in underwater archaeology through participation in an ongoing research project – investigating the Late Roman Harbour at Marsaskala – along the South-Eastern coast of Malta.
The geography of the site and consideration of site formation processes inform our understanding of the archaeological deposit and how it relates to the surrounding region historically. Importantly, it positions the bay as a maritime access point to the immediately surrounding Roman settlement, the more significant settlement at Żejtun, and the sanctuary of Tas-Silġ. Marsaskala is one of three sea access points for these inland sites, together with St Thomas Bay and Marsaxlokk Bay. The increase in shipping during the Punic and Roman periods, along with advancements in shipbuilding and navigation, meant that larger ships carrying goods were travelling greater distances and more frequently than ever before. At the outset of a long journey, it would be difficult to predict the destination’s weather at the time of arrival. Having an easily recognizable landmark (Tas-Silġ) and three bays that guaranteed at least one option for safe anchorage in any wind condition played an important role in the region’s maritime importance in antiquity and to this day (Grima, R. & Mallia, J. 2011, p.244).
The site in Marsaskala is the subject of ongoing study and many research questions about the site persist. With growing pressure from coastal development, it is more important than ever that there are continued efforts to investigate and document the site. Most of the material recovered dates to the 6th century and, to a far lesser extent, from the 3rd to 5th centuries. It has been suggested that the relative abundance of LR1 and LR2 amphorae could point towards the presence of a shipwreck. Although no ship construction has yet been found, this remains a major question that future work at the site aims to address.
The most recent excavations carried out at the site (Oct. – Nov. 2025) located a piled rock feature that could potentially be a harbour structure or ballast pile, several glass artefacts, an oil lamp, a variety of ancient fishing weights, and largely intact LR1 and LR2 amphorae.
The site represents an interesting case where research gaps, development proposals, and natural climate-driven impacts are all important factors. This will work to better prepare students for work on a complex site that has been both formed and threatened by a range of anthropogenic and environmental factors. This field school is suitable for beginners in the field and aims to broaden knowledge, refine skills and propel students to further their career in Maritime and Underwater Archaeology.
The Kenchreai Coastal and Marine Survey (KCMS) is a four-week program that introduces students to the archaeology and natural environment of Greece through field research on an interdisciplinary team of premier scholars. The only program of its kind to combine intensive exploration both on land and under the sea, KCMS offers to students at any level a unique opportunity to learn about the past first-hand at one of Greece’s most spectacular sites.
Kenchreai, the port of Corinth on the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, was among the busiest harbors in southeastern Europe for over a millennium, a beacon on the horizon between land and sea. Frequent ships arrived from distant lands bringing travelers of diverse backgrounds and bountiful cargoes of wine, spices, marble, and exotic goods. Kenchreai flourished for centuries as a crossroads where Greeks, Romans, and easterners lived together in prosperity. Their deities came from all over the world. They possessed not only one of the most famous mystery-cults of the Egyptian goddess Isis, but also one of the oldest Christian congregations in Greece, nurtured by St. Paul. The port contended with the wrath of Poseidon, always shifting with the vicissitudes of the sea and exposed to sudden disasters that could transform the coastline. Kenchreai was a node of transience, a place of vibrant pluralism but also rapid change.
KCMS investigates the complex relationship between human activity and the natural environment over time in the dynamic coastal-marine zone of Kenchreai. The team aims to uncover the shape, function, and history of the ancient harbor basin; to reveal the distribution and character of the port town and settlement in its hinterland; to reconstruct the paleoenvironment, including ecology, coastal erosion, and natural disasters; and to explore the unknown seascape of submerged harborworks and shipwrecks in the westernmost Aegean Sea.
To achieve these goals, KCMS invites students to join a large, international team of experts who employ state-of-the-art techniques in archaeological and geoscientific field research. Team members will be able to participate in various activities: archaeological survey and excavation on land; artifactual study; drilling, geological survey, and geophysical remote-sensing; and underwater excavation and survey. Apart from practical training on site, team members will attend seminars on, for example, pottery, ancient ships, and earthquakes. Weekend trips are planned to major sites and museums in the region, such as Corinth, Perachora, Mycenae, Nemea, and Nafplion. The team stays at a comfortable hotel on the sea near the site.
SNA International, the Global Leader in Forensics, Biometrics, and Identity Intelligence, is currently looking for a Historian to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), at the DPAA lab in Hawaii, by conducting historical research and writing, as well as assisting with related activities for DPAA’s Indo Pacific Directorate.
***Only candidates currently residing in HI, NE, or the DC Metro area will be considered for this position.
Critical Work Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Perform complex historical research into locating and identifying missing service members from World War II, Korean War or the Vietnam War.
Assignments include, but are not limited to historical reports, documentary research, interpreting oral histories, secondary source readings, geographically bounded studies, case narratives, reports of findings, and briefings to Agency leadership.
Build and develop recommendations to disinter unidentified remains from past conflicts, with the goal of pursuing all avenues towards exhumation and identification.
Assists with communications with foreign representatives/embassies and casualty/mortuary offices.
Occasionally travels nationally for Family Member Updates (FMUs) and occasionally internationally for field investigations or other activities as required by agency leadership.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
5 years of professional historical research experience (includes educational experience)
Master’s degree in history or related field with a strong understanding of US Military History, History of Science and/or World War II, Korean War or the Vietnam War.
Specialist knowledge of the Indo-Pacific Theater (working toward PhD preferred)
Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience.
Possess the ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material.
Possess the ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research.
Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills evidenced by publication and conference presentation record.
Possess ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences.
Demonstrated history of writing for a wide, non-specialist audience.
Knowledge of professional writing styles based on professional experience.
Experience with archival research is desired.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills
Able to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
Possess strong attention to detail and excellent recordkeeping skills.
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience.
Ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material.
Ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research.
Knowledge of professional writing styles based on experience.
Exceptional abilities in oral and written communication, and the ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
A demonstrated history of initiative and achievement.
A demonstrated history of working independently with client staff.
Experience working independently with minimal direction or supervision.
Experience supporting and anticipating client needs and demonstrating problem-solving skills.
Experience performing tasks under tight deadlines and managing shifting priorities.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, particularly if traveling to assist with field investigations.
Office work may include the transfer of archival boxes.
Individuals must be capable of working under high stress and pressure of short deadlines.
Additionally, as the workspace is an active forensic laboratory, you will be subject to the sites (and occasional smells) of skeletonized human remains as well as hearing conversations regarding deceased individuals.
Please submit a cover letter along with your CV. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.
SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Join us for our 5th Annual Virtual Archaeology Conference! Each year, archaeologists, researchers, and historians come together with Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to share new research, developments, and discoveries from their work in Lake Champlain in a special online summit that is free for all to attend.
Our 2026 conference is a deep dive into the archaeology of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain. Zoom into the three-day Battle of Valcour Island as archaeologists and historians describe key moments through the shipwrecks and artifacts left behind. From the Gunboats Spitfire and Philadelphia to new exhibits and stories, we will connect past events from 250 years ago to current research and explore how this ongoing work is used today in museums.
The conference features several brief and informative presentations by experts. After each presentation, there will be a brief Q&A with the speaker before the next one starts. The conference ends with a longer Q&A with the whole archaeology team. A full schedule and list of presenters are detailed below.
This virtual conference is held on Zoom Webinar and is free to attend. Please register in advance to receive the direct conference link by using the “Register for the Archaeology Conference” button below. For accessibility requests please contact us by email at info@lcmm.org or by phone at 802-475-2022 by February 9, 2026.
The Research Center for Underwater Archaeology and Heritage at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to advance its pioneering work in underwater archaeology and cultural heritage. Established in 2022, the Centre leads Taiwan’s efforts in studying and preserving submerged cultural assets. This opportunity is ideal for scholars passionate about underwater archaeology and its intersection with technology, heritage conservation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Located in Hsinchu City, this role supports international academic exchange and contributes to the growing maritime archaeological landscape in East Asia. The position is funded annually, renewable for up to two years, and offers researchers a chance to work at the forefront of cultural heritage innovation in a region rich with maritime history.
The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats:
Citizen-At-Large (3 Primary, 2 Alternate) – 3-year term
Conservation (1 Primary, 2 Alternate) – 3-year term
Diving (1 Primary, 1 Alternate) – 3-year term
Education (2 Primary) – 3-year term
Marine Transportation (1 Primary) – 3-year term
Maritime Heritage (1 Alternate) – 3-year term
Mobile Gear Commercial Fishing (1 Primary) – 3 year term
Recreational Fishing (1 Alternate) – 3-year term
Research (1 Primary, 1 Alternate) – 3-year term
Whale Watch (1 Alternate) – 3-year term
Youth (1 Primary, 1 Alternate) (non-voting) – 2-year term
The application period opens November 20th, 2025
Completed applications are due by January 20th, 2026
Applications received or postmarked after January 20th will not be considered.
Applications can be downloaded by clicking the links below. Applicants accepted as Advisory Council members should expect to serve a 3-year term and Youth 2-year term. The advisory council consists of 36 primary and alternate members representing a variety of public interest groups. It also includes 9 seats representing other federal and state government agencies.
Please contact laura.howes@noaa.gov, or tel: 781-205-0354 with any questions about the Stellwagen Bank NMS Advisory Council and recruitment.
ANSWER:National marine sanctuary advisory councils are community-based, volunteer advisory groups established to provide advice and recommendations to NOAA on issues including management, science, service, and stewardship. This sanctuary advisory council brings members of a community together to provide advice to NOAA, to serve as a liaison with the nominating community, and to assist in guiding the site through the designation process.
QUESTION: How long do sanctuary advisory council members serve?
ANSWER: Applicants chosen as members or alternates should expect to serve two or three-year terms based on the seat (seats are staggered to avoid having to recruit a full slate of new members). Members are limited to three consecutive terms on the council in the same seat, unless the ONMS Director has granted a waiver.
QUESTION: How do I apply for a seat on the sanctuary advisory council?
ANSWER: Interested parties should submit written statements of particular interest, qualifications, and experience related to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Sanctuary advisory council members must be at least 18 years of age, with the exception of youth seat members.
QUESTION: How do I know if I am eligible to apply for a specific seat?
ANSWER: The seat descriptions are included in the document linked above.
QUESTION: How are applicants for the sanctuary advisory council chosen?
ANSWER: Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; and views regarding the protection and management of marine resources. NOAA seeks to maintain a Sanctuary Advisory Council that is balanced in terms of points of view represented, geography, and advisory functions the council will perform. NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries director makes the final selection for seats.
The Trustees of the National Maritime Historical Society invite all members to join us for our Annual Meeting which will be held in conjunction with the North American Society for Oceanic History (NASOH) conference, 27-29 May 2026 in New Haven, Connecticut. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy maritime history, connect with peers, and explore educational travel!
Conference Highlights
Thematic focus: Maritime Margins: Missing Voices, Overlooked Places, and New Perspectives.
Explore the black engineer William Lanson’s impact on Long Wharf and the rise of industrial oystering in Long Island Sound.
Engage with cutting-edge research in maritime archaeology, cultural landscapes, naval history, maritime security, and environmental studies.
Enjoy access to New Haven’s rich cultural landscape, from world-class museums and libraries to its famed pizza.
Venue
Canal Dock Boathouse, 475 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511
Hotel
NMHS has reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel Marcel, 500 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. The Hotel Marcel is located about 50 yards from the Canal Dock Boathouse. The group rate starts at $179/night. To make your hotel reservations, please use the booking link or call Hilton at 800-774-1500 and ask for the NMHS group rate at Hotel Marcel. The NMHS group rate expires April 26 and is on a first-come-first serve basis. After the cut-off date, rooms are available based on space and rate availability. Cancellation requires notification 48 hours before arrival to avoid penalties.
How to Participate
Register for NASOH conference Ensures access to their full program, field trips, and banquet.
RSVP for the NMHS annual meeting (click on above button) Friday, 29 May – 1:00-2:00 PM Lawsen Room at the Canal Dock Boathouse – free for all NMHS members
Book your hotel room Reserve via our special NMHS block before April 26.
Things to do in and around New Haven
For scholars, researchers, and museum enthusiasts
Yale Center for British Art – The largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom
Yale University Art Gallery – Collections spanning cultures and centuries, from antiquity to the present
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library – Home to the Gutenberg Bible, Audubon’s Birds of America, and an original copy of the Declaration of Independence, housed in a striking modernist building
For families and general visitors
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History – Newly renovated, free, and especially popular with children and families
It Adventure Ropes Course – An indoor ropes course located near the conference venue
Shore Line Trolley Museum – Ride historic trolleys from the 1920s through scenic coastal salt marshes
All Yale museums and libraries listed above are free and open to the public.
Description of WorkThis position is responsible for all aspects of the management of collections at the three maritime museums in Beaufort, Hatteras, and Southport. Duties include oversight of all acquisitions, de-accessions, incoming and outgoing loans, and the collections database. Employee conducts research on artifacts and archives in the collections; monitors the care and preservation of collections, and coordinates collection resources, concepts, and content throughout the museums, standardizing best collection policies and procedures. The position provides expertise to staff and patrons/researchers and supervises permanent, seasonal, intern and volunteer staff.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Manage all collections at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum at Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime at Beaufort, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. • Supervises two full-time positions, the Registrar and Conservator, interns, temporary staff, and volunteers and provides training and guidance to colleagues who document artifacts in Southport and Hatteras and may receive collections for consideration from donors. • Interacts with donors, lenders, borrowers, and museum colleagues in the acquisition of collections as well as loans for the exhibition program. • Interacts with conservators, archivists, and architectural historians to assess collections, determine preservation priorities, and to upgrade care for diverse collections. • Works with staff of the Underwater Archaeology branch to coordinate the transfer of QAR collections to the storage facility in Beaufort and specific guidelines for borrowers. • Provides expertise to staff and patrons for educational programs and exhibitions. • Schedules and runs the Maritime Collections Committee.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $35,984 – $50,337
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
Experience working with collections care and management.
Experience in management of staff and schedules.
Experience working on exhibition development.
Position/Physical Requirements
Must be able to work Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-5:30pm.
Ability to lift, push, pull, crouch, bend, and other forms of movement for the position with or without accommodation.
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
*THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY*
This position is located at:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of museum or related work,
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Section/Unit Description
The Maritime Museum is part of the Division of State History Museums and is dedicated to the preservation, advancement, and presentation of maritime history, shipwrecks, and related natural history of coastal North Carolina. The group’s interpretive region stretches from the Virginia border through Brunswick County including all contiguous sound and ocean waters in coastal counties. These museums preserve, research, exhibit, and interpret their collections for the benefit of the general public and diverse audiences in order to: inspire appreciation; encourage discovery; promote an active, responsible understanding for the maritime history and heritage of the coastal region in a local, regional, national and international context; and encourage visitors to reflect on their own lives and place in history.
The Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar is intended to explain the advantages of conserving shipwrecks and other submerged cultural resources, not only to preserve information about our collective past, but also to preserve the vibrant ecosystems that grow around historic shipwrecks. HADS focuses on providing scuba training agency Course Directors, Instructor Trainers, and Instructors with a greater knowledge of how to proactively protect shipwrecks, artificial reefs, and other underwater cultural sites as part of the marine environment. HADS consists of two evenings of classroom instruction and one day of open water diving; Virtual HADS consists of two evenings of classroom instruction.
Participants receive the HADS workbook and access to all PowerPoint presentations to use in their own classes. Upon completion of the course, participants can teach the new Heritage Awareness Diving Specialty Course, approved by PADI, NAUI, and SDI, as well as incorporate underwater historic preservation into other courses. HADS is taught in partnership with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research.
Contact Dr. Della Scott-Ireton at dscottireton@uwf.edu for more information about HADS.
The classroom sessions include a series of lectures and discussions on:
Maritime archaeology, shipwrecks, and underwater heritage tourism
Issues in conservation: take only photos and leave only bubbles
Laws pertaining to submerged cultural resources: international, federal, and state
Teaching outline and classroom modules for your training organization
Since 2007, the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), the research arm of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, has provided professional and educational maritime archaeology training nearly every summer through our Nation’s Oldest Port® Field School.
Field school is a foundational component in the education of any student pursuing a career in archaeology. Each year, our professional archaeologists oversee an intense, five-week accredited program that provides undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in maritime archaeological research.
In addition to methodological instruction and academic lectures, students gain real-world experience in all aspects of archaeology, including site set up, excavation, documentation, data management, and public outreach. We have partnered with Flagler College to organize and implement this four-credit course. Students may also set up course credit through their own university.
As an official American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Organizational Member, we are proud to offer AAUS Scientific Diver Training – run in conjunction with the field school.
2026 Field School Application
Applications for 2026 will open January 19th.
Please check back for an updated link to the application documents.
2026 Field School Supervisor Application
LAMP will select at least two Field School Supervisors for the 2026 season. Supervisors must already be an AAUS Scientific Diver with prior experience assisting with archaeological fieldwork and an interest in developing leadership and mentoring skills.
Supervisors serve as on-site leaders and mentors, supporting daily field operations both on the vessel and on land, coordinating student crews, and helping ensure that fieldwork, data documentation, and field house operations run smoothly. When not in the field, supervisors also act as intermediaries between the students and LAMP staff.
Supervisors will also:
Present one academic lecture (topic to be approved prior to the start of the Field School)
Plan and lead one weekend group excursion (museum, archaeology site, historic site, etc.)
Assist with training stations during the initial week of field school
Please note that there is no paid compensation for this position, but room and board are provided. Supervisors will need to arrive two weeks prior to the start of field school.
Supervisor Applications for 2026 will open January 19th.
Please check back for an updated link to the application documents.
For questions, please email LAMP at the contact information below.
With approximately 60 inhabitants on 2.6 square miles, Salt Cay is the least populated of the main inhabited islands in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Tourists often bypass the island in favor of Grand Turk or Providenciales. In the colonial period, however, the island played an important role in Atlantic World trade networks.
Bermudians sailed their ships over 800 miles every year to visit Salt Cay for its salt. Historically, salt was considered “white gold” because in the absence of refrigeration, it provided one of the few ways to preserve food. The interior of Salt Cay consisted of a large natural salt pan and in combination with strong trade winds, hot days and little precipitation, it presented an ideal environment for natural production of this precious product. The Bermudians built salt storage facilities along the shore and created salt ponds with wind-powered pumps to increase production. The profitable salt industry left a mark on the island. Surrounded by the sea, Salt Cay functioned as a hub. To move people to the island, export salt, and connect the island to the wider Caribbean, a maritime focus was a must. Smaller vessels would come and go along the coast, moving goods on and off the island. Larger ships would set sail and deliver the salt to other Caribbean islands, the United States and even Europe.
Salt Cay and its surrounding waters are largely unexplored from an archaeological point of view. The goal of this expedition is to make an archaeological map of the island, and to learn more about the island’s past by studying specific sites in depth. During a reconnaissance trip in 2019, we discovered a number of underwater and terrestrial sites that we started to document in 2023. These include a wooden shipwreck in shallow water and the HMS Endymion, a British 44-gun warship that sank in 1790 south of Salt Cay. We continued our explorations in 2024 and 2025 by documenting three shipwrecks and discovered two more! During the 2026 expedition, we will document the newly found sites and explore Salt Cay and nearby uninhabited islands in order to find new sites.
This program is open to both divers and non-divers, as a lot of sites are in very shallow water and there is a terrestrial component to the expedition as well. To join as a snorkeler, you should be a good swimmer and be comfortable in the water. Because of the relatively easy dive conditions, for divers we only require a PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent certification from another training agency. Since we will be doing research underwater, there is a bit of task loading, which means you need to be comfortable in the water. The date of your last dive should be no more than a year before the start of the expedition. You are more than welcome to sign up for the program if you do not (yet) possess a dive certification. If you want to join the diving component, you need to meet the requirements at the start of the program.
The expedition will comprise a 16-day program packed with adventure and exploration, for a total of approximately 100 hours of underwater and terrestrial fieldwork, lab work, training, workshops, and lectures.
This expedition is not for everyone, and we want to be honest about what you’ll be getting into. Salt Cay is a truly off the beaten path destination. Despite it being relatively close to the United States, it feels like the end of the earth. There are no shops or grocery stores on the island, so we will bring food with us from neighboring Grand Turk. Choices at the few restaurants are limited, so you can’t be a picky eater. It will be hot, humid, and sometimes uncomfortable. You need to be in good physical shape and be able to deal with the Caribbean summer heat. We will have internet connection, but it might not be very reliable. We don’t have a fixed schedule as several things are dependent on weather and other factors out of our control. This is the nature of an expedition.
Having said all of that, the island and its surrounding waters are absolutely stunning. There are beautiful white sandy beaches that you will have all to yourself. The water is clear and warm, and filled with life. The 60 or so people who live on Salt Cay are very friendly and will make you feel at home. Ending the day with a cold beer, watching the sun set over the deep blue Caribbean Sea is hard to beat. You’ll be part of a unique pioneering project, the first of its kind in the Turks Islands. We will survey uninhabited islets nearby, document submerged sites, and go to places where no researcher has ever been. It will be an experience of a lifetime.
Period(s) of Occupation: Colonial period, 17th-19th centuries
Experience Required: No experience required. For diving activities, a minimum of PADI Open Water (or equivalent certification from a different organization)
Room and Board Arrangements: The first night will be spent on Grand Turk in a hotel (twin share). On Salt Cay, accommodation (shared) will be at two houses close to the dive shop, one of which is across from the beach. We will have a fully equipped kitchen, living area, porch with sea view, wifi, tv, and reverse osmosis faucets. Food and drinks will be provided for the duration of the project. We will bring most of our food from neighboring Grand Turk as there are no grocery stores on Salt Cay. For dinners, we will be going out to the restaurants on the island. While choices on the island are limited, the food is excellent. You will quickly become addicted to the fresh, locally-caught seafood! The cost for the expedition is USD 5,350. This includes the following: – All food and drinks (based on 3 meals per day) – 14 nights shared accommodation on Salt Cay (private room on request) – 1 night shared accommodation on Grand Turk – All training, presentations, and workshops – All diving and snorkeling activities – Boat transfers between Grand Turk and Salt Cay – Boat transfers to nearby uninhabited islands
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is best known as Divers Paradise. Its shallow surrounding waters are famous for the vibrant coral reefs that attract thousands of divers each year. Bonaire’s underwater archaeological heritage, however, is largely unexplored.
Bonaire played an important role in colonial-period history, as it was a supplier of large quantities of salt. Its salt pans were very productive and produced high-quality salt, which was used to preserve food before the invention of refrigerators. Remnants of this industry can be found all over the island, including the surrounding waters. Moreover, as low-lying Bonaire was a navigational hazard that could not easily be seen at night, many ships wrecked along its rocky shores. As a result, Bonaire’s waters are littered with shipwrecks, cannons, anchors, remains of old docks, ballast piles, and artifacts.
This field school aims to explore, study, and map archaeological remains in the waters surrounding the island. We will be documenting remains of shipwrecks, historic anchors and cannons, and remains of maritime infrastructure around the historic salt pans. Located in the Bonaire National Marine Park, these sites offer easy diving conditions and are home to a large variety of marine life, which makes for a fantastic research environment. Participants will have the opportunity to be part of this highly varied project, gaining hands-on experience in underwater archaeological research while being completely immersed in Caribbean history and archaeology.
In addition, we will start a survey of Bonaire’s uninhabited sister island Klein Bonaire. Located just offshore, Klein Bonaire’s waters have never been archaeologically surveyed. If weather conditions permit, we will also conduct a diving survey on the remote east coast of Bonaire. Numerous ships have wrecked on this rough coast over the centuries. Some areas are littered with remains of foundered ships, but much of this coastline remains unexplored. Diving here is a truly special experience.
The field school will comprise an 15-day program focused on exploring Bonaire’s waters and studying and documenting maritime archaeological remains. Participants will be completely immersed in Caribbean history and archaeology through various presentations, workshops, and site visits around the island. You will be actively involved in SCUBA diving surveys and archaeological documentation, and have some fun exploring the island as well. You will also have the opportunity to brush up on your diving skills at the start of the program through several in-water workshops. You are more than welcome to sign up for the program if you do not yet possess the required dive experience and certifications, as long as you meet the requirements at the start of the program. Bonaire is one of the best places in the world to do SCUBA training, so you can also opt to come to the island early for some dive training or fun dives.
The program includes the following components:
Underwater fieldwork
SCUBA diving surveys around Bonaire and Klein Bonaire
Underwater photography and videography
Photogrammetry (3D recording)
Site reporting
Recording cannons, anchors, and other artifacts
Recording shipwreck sites
Recording maritime infrastructure
Presentations and workshops
History and maritime archaeology of Bonaire
Underwater cultural heritage management
Underwater research methods
Underwater photography and photogrammetry for archaeologists
Diving skills for archaeologists
In the lab
Data processing
Photo and video editing
3D modeling
Report writing
Tours and excursions
Island tour
Night dive
Washington-Slagbaai National Park tour
Dissemination of results
Public presentation to the people of Bonaire
Period(s) of Occupation: Colonial period (15th-19th centuries)
Project Size: 1-24 participants
Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 15 days
Minimum Age: 18
Experience Required: PADI Open Water certification or equivalent
Room and Board Arrangements: Accommodation will be at a resort or private villa, depending on availability. We will let you know as soon as we finalize the booking. Accommodation is on a twin share basis (private room available at a surcharge). Our accommodation will include airconditioned bedrooms, laundry facilities, a fully-equipped kitchen, wifi, and a pool. In the past we’ve stayed at the Grand Windsock Resort and Villa Aventura. We believe that good food is key to a successful and productive project. Food will be provided for the duration of the project. We will ensure the fridge is always stocked with a variety of foods for breakfast and lunch. For dinner we like to mix things up: we will visit several different restaurants throughout the program, and might organize a barbeque or get take-out once in a while. Restaurants on Bonaire serve a variety of foods, including delicious local seafood and local meat, Western cuisine such as burgers, pasta, and pizza, and delicious Asian food. Every restaurant we go to also has vegetarian options. The total course fee is USD 5,200. This includes 14 nights shared accommodation, food and drinks based on three meals per day, all training, presentations, and workshops, airport pick up and drop off, all transportation on island, excursions and park fees
Make your summer an adventure unlike any other by taking a deep dive into history and contributing to the preservation of Bulgaria’s maritime heritage. Nestled on a picturesque peninsula, Nessebar boasts a rich history dating back thousands of years, with traces of its past visible both above and below the water’s surface. This field school offers the opportunity to explore the depths of the Black Sea, mapping the ancient city of Mesambria, while actively engaging with the local community to preserve their cultural heritage. You’ll play a vital role in initiatives such as establishing an underwater museum of archaeology, collaborating with locals, diving centers, tourists, and archaeologists alike to showcase the submerged heritage and landscapes of Nessebar.
Field school highlights:
Contribute to our understanding of coastal landscape changes & human adaptation strategies to sea level fluctuations.
Develop professional skills in underwater archaeology, including reconnaissance surveys, excavations, mapping, photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and more.
Experience the charm of Nessebar & the beauty of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.
Period(s) of Occupation: Antiquity, Middle Ages
Project Size: 1-24 participants
Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: Students are expected to stay the full length of the program.
Minimum Age: 18
Experience Required: This program requires participants to have Open Water Diver Certification (any world-wide recognized training organization) and DAN diving insurance
Room and Board Arrangements: Students will stay at the family hotel Emona Guest house in the Old Town Quarter of Nessebar. Rooms will have 2 or 3 beds with bathrooms with, TV, and air-conditioning. Cheap laundry service and free Wi-Fi is available. The distance from the hotel to the sites and the beach is approx. 200 / 400 m and it takes approx. 2 / 5 min to walk. Diving gear will be transported by a car. Meals. Breakfasts on workdays as well as the welcome and the farewell dinners are covered by the tuition fee. Students are responsible for their daily lunch and dinners and all meals on days off. Nessebar offers a variety of restaurants that can meet everyone’s preferences and dietary requirements – from fast food options to cozy gourmet restaurants. The average meal price (soup/salad, main dish and dessert) can cost between $10-$20. The project team will recommend restaurants for different preferences (cuisine, cost, dietary needs) and will arrange discounts for the students.
Traditional African diaspora archaeology has predominantly focused on terrestrial sites, exploring plantations, marronage, post-emancipation communities, and urban landscapes. However, recent advancements in maritime archaeology, coupled with the emergence of a new generation of researchers and groundbreaking discoveries, have significantly expanded the field’s scope. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the history and current state of African diaspora maritime archaeology, while also outlining future research directions. Drawing on my personal experiences excavating the Clotilda and ongoing efforts to locate the Black Star Line, I will highlight the significance of underwater archaeology in reconstructing the complex narratives of the African diaspora.
The Collections Technician stationed at the Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab (formerly the Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab) is a critical position within the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) in supporting the lab’s mission to conserve NC’s archaeological collections. OSA bears primary responsibility for the protection and management of thousands of terrestrial and submerged archaeological sites in our state, including the famous Queen Anne’s Revenge (QAR) near Beaufort, NC, for which the lab was established in 2003. The Collections Technician facilitates effective and efficient work by maintaining both physical and digital collections, performing artifact documentation, ensuring compliance with mandated health and safety requirements, and coordinating public education and outreach initiatives. The Collections Technician is a member of the OSA Lab team in Greenville, NC, located at East Carolina University’s West Research Campus and reports to the Head Conservator.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assisting with managing the collections archive by performing object inventories and maintaining image and collections databases. • Photographing and documenting artifacts before, during, and after treatment. • Maintaining artifacts in appropriate environments, monitoring changes and adjusting conditions as needed. • Coordinating outreach events, including tours, community events, and open houses, and assisting with managing the Queen Anne’s Revenge Project website and social media. • Ensuring the lab’s compliance with DNCR and ECU health and safety requirements, by maintaining inventories of chemicals and supplies, performing regular safety inspections, and scheduling annual waste pickup. • Supervising and training lab interns and volunteers.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $35,984.00 – $38,781
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
Experience working with archaeological collections, particularly from submerged environments
Experience with object photography
Experience with lab safety procedures
Experience supervising interns and volunteers
Position/Physical Requirements
Must be able to work Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, with occasional weekend events (4-5 a year).
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds often with or without accommodation.
Must be able to work in environmentally-controlled, indoor conditions but occasionally will be working in uncontrolled indoor conditions, and in outdoor conditions both on land and at sea.
Must be able to work occasionally with personal protective equipment as appropriate for noisy, dusty, or other chemical-related hazardous conditions.
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Ashley Lemke is an archaeologist and an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Her visit is presented by the Georgia Museum of Natural History, the department of anthropology, the Laboratory of Archaeology, and the Archaeology Institute of America, in partnership with the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts. It is part of the 2026 UGA Humanities Festival and the Willson Center’s Global Georgia public events series.
Lemke received her Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Michigan. An expert on submerged ancient sites, she has received grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Her books include Anthropological Archaeology Underwater and The Architecture of Hunting. She has directed research projects in North America and below its waters, including in the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean. She has conducted archaeological research in Europe in Germany, Spain, Romania, and Serbia.
Lemke collaborates with computer scientists to explore applications of virtual worlds, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality for archaeological research and discovery. She previously taught at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she received the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Outstanding Teaching Award for Tenure Track Faculty, and was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Lemke is a past chair of the Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology and Fellow of The Explorers Club.
This is an underwater Cultural Resource Management (CRM) field school. It is designed to train students for the specific needs of marine CRM and as a job training program. Students seeking training in academic underwater archaeology may participate but need to understand that the program will have significant concentration on compliance, legal frameworks of marine CRM and immersion in consultation practices.
Students will earn Research Diver Certification at the end of this program. A SCUBA certification course will be offered the week prior to the field school for students who do not possess a certification. Contact program director for more information.
This program provides accommodations only. Students are responsible for their own meals.
Cultural Resource Management, the legally required management and protection of our shared heritage, requires archaeologists to do more than just archaeology. CRM work requires an understanding of legal frameworks, professional ethics, consultation, and project management. Conducting CRM in an underwater environment also requires specialized skills in marine remote sensing, landscape reconstruction, and, occasionally, SCUBA diving.
This field school teaches the skills of underwater Cultural Resource Management through research on the submerged landscapes of Lake Erie. This program will not focus on shipwrecks (the more academic side of marine archaeology) but on understanding submerged landscapes as this is the mainstay of Marine CRM work and where the greatest need for trained marine CRM professionals is. The skills taught in this course are similar to those employed in CRM to identify sites prior to offshore energy (wind, oil, and gas) development. This course is appropriate for students interested in both Cultural Resource Management and traditional academic archaeology in an underwater environment.
NOAA Coast Survey is excited to announce three openings for field hydrographers on our Navigation Response Teams. These teams engage in some of our most high visibility and impactful work, surveying ports and waterways following storms, groundings, and other incidents to restore the flow of maritime commerce and sustain the prosperity and national security of the United States.
We welcome applications from both entry-level and experienced hydrographers. These positions offer valuable hands-on experience for individuals eager to develop their skills in this critical field.
Please spread the word! For more details, please visit the job:
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), Navigation Services Division (NSD), Navigation Response Branch (NRB) with one vacancy in each location: New London, CT; Gulfport, MS; Seattle, WA.
This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS OCS-26-12863410-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
Students and early career professionals wanting experience with marine remote sensing should consider applying for one of these positions.
The definition of tangible cultural heritage is wide and includes, but is not limited to, landscapes, built heritage, cities, territories, archaeological sites, minor historical centres, urban environments, cities, suburbs, villages, and hamlets (Article 1 of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention). It is widely accepted that the accurate spatial documentation (from 3D integrated metric surveys or from harmonised geospatial datasets) of these assets is crucial for preservation, restoration, historical analysis, revitalisation, and various other applications. Moreover, such 3D documentation could help, with its high accuracy, highly detailed datasets, or multiscale geodatabases, in planning processing involving different stakeholders, citizens, and local communities.
The proposed Topic will deal with advanced spatial documentation techniques, both 2D and 3D, leveraging contemporary geomatics technologies, GeoAI, 3D city models, and Digital Twins. Several specific documentation techniques can be used to achieve accurate and complete documentation of CH including, but not limited to, the following:
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) for high-resolution aerial data acquisition using different sensors (e.g., RGB, thermal, multispectral data) and techniques (e.g., aerial imagery and photogrammetry with the aim to create detailed 2D products and 3D models);
Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) and MMS (Mobile Mapping System) generating 3D point clouds with different degrees of accuracy and levels of detail;
Creation and publication of geodatabase from cartographic dataset of national geoportals (standards compliant with geographic information standards);
GeoAI approaches that use artificial intelligence to analyse, classify, and interpret geospatial data for cultural heritage applications;
Novel technology for the metric documentation of CH.
For the application of these geomatics techniques to CH documentation, the following specific aims are considered in this Topic:
Provide precise and detailed 2D and 3D metric documentation (by means of geomatics techniques acquisitions and approaches) of cultural heritage assets;
Enable various analyses through the application of modern geomatics techniques and GeoAI;
Facilitate the creation and use of Digital Twins for cultural heritage sites;
Support diverse applications, including risk assessment, restoration planning, and heritage management;
Use the documentation to deal with possible scenarios like risk management, urban planning, sustainable plans, regulatory plans, restoration actions, etc.
We are targeting contributions that achieve the following:
Present case studies demonstrating the successful application of 2D and 3D metric documentation techniques in cultural heritage;
Explore innovative methods and technologies for spatial documentation;
Discuss the integration of documentation data into various analytical and application frameworks;
Analyse the impact of advanced spatial documentation on risk assessment, restoration planning, and heritage management.
This Topic highlights the importance of advanced spatial documentation in cultural heritage, with the aim of supporting independent researchers, professionals, and national public and private entities in its management, conservation, study, and promotion. By integrating cutting-edge geomatics techniques, GeoAI, and Digital Twins, this research will provide new insights and methodologies for comprehensive documentation, facilitating the various applications crucial for preserving and managing cultural heritage.
Furthermore, the proposed Topic seeks to advance the understanding and application of the available documentation approaches for Cultural Heritage. By fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration, this Topic also aims to contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the preservation and management of cultural heritage sites, ensuring their protection and appreciation for future generations.
Dr. Lorenzo Teppati Losè Dr. Elisabetta Colucci Dr. Arnadi Dhestaratri Murtiyoso Topic Editors
Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs 
You must be logged in to post a comment.