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CFP: State of the Art in Underwater Cultural Heritage: Policies in the Era of Blue Economy and Incorporation into Maritime Spatial Planning

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/heritage/special_issues/A6HXIZBZUM

Dear Colleagues,

Underwater cultural heritage (UCH) refers to human-made structures and artifacts submerged underwater, including sunken cities, shipwrecks, and submerged ruins. UCH research is crucial for understanding humanity’s past, cultural heritage, and the evolution of maritime technology. This field focuses on UCH-related policies in the era of blue economy and on its incorporation into marine/maritime spatial planning endeavors worldwide. The focus of this Special Issue will also be on the diagnostics, conservation, and monitoring of UCH through advanced scientific techniques and technologies. Preserving cultural legacies, promoting sustainable tourism, and generating blue economic benefits while safeguarding the marine environment and preventing unauthorized looting and exploitation are key priorities. Harmonious co-existence with other maritime uses (e.g, tourism, nature conservation, offshore wind infrastructure, etc.) is also a key priority of this Special Issue.

The goal of this Special Issue is to collect papers (original research articles and review papers) to provide a comprehensive platform for showcasing cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of underwater cultural heritage. This Special Issue seeks to bring together contributions that highlight policies and strategies acknowledging UCH as a contributor to blue economy and as a distinct maritime use in maritime spatial plans from all over the world. Contributions focused on multi-use settings, including UCH in a harmonious co-existence with other traditional or emerging maritime uses, are also welcome. Moreover, this Special Issue invites papers which incorporate innovative diagnostic techniques, conservation methodologies, and monitoring approaches aimed at preserving and protecting underwater cultural sites. The aim of this Special Issue is to advance the understanding of underwater cultural heritage, promote sustainable conservation practices, and contribute to the broader body of knowledge in cultural heritage management and preservation.

This Special Issue will welcome manuscripts that link the following themes:

  • Policies and strategies acknowledging UCH as a contributor to blue economy;
  • Modes of incorporation of UCH as a distinct maritime use in maritime spatial plans;
  • Realized examples of harmonious co-existence of UCH with other marine uses and the assessment of the potential of UCH-driven multi-use;
  • Advanced diagnostic techniques for the identification and documentation of underwater cultural heritage sites;
  • Innovative conservation methodologies and strategies for preserving and protecting underwater cultural heritage;
  • Valuation methods of underwater cultural heritage;
  • Sustainable management practices for the long-term preservation of underwater cultural heritage sites.

Prof. Dr. Stella Sofia Kyvelou
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Heritage is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI’s English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • underwater cultural heritage
  • accessible underwater cultural sites (AUCSs)
  • sunken cities
  • shipwrecks
  • UCH and sustainable tourism
  • Underwater natural and cultural heritage
  • coastal/marine cultural ecosystem services
  • diagnostic techniques
  • conservation and monitoring
  • coastal heritage
  • underwater cultural landscapes
  • UCH and climate change
  • valuation methods of UCH

Published Papers

This special issue is now open for submission.

Update from Finders University Maritime Archaeology

Dear all,

A gentle reminder that we have professional development opportunities in maritime archaeology at Flinders University in the next two months. We still have places for the Conservation Practicum and only one spot on the ‘Archaeology of Submerged Cultural Landscapes’. The ‘UCH Practicum’ is full.

1. Conservation Practicum (focussed on Marine Ceramics)

https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/conservation-practicum

This topic provides hands-on experience in the theory and methods of conservation for maritime archaeological artefacts. It has a focus on ceramics from the sea, and is taught by (Holly Jones-Amin, Senior Conservator and Team Leader for Objects, Textiles and Archaeology, Grimwade Conservation Services, University of Melbourne) and includes a two-day repair workshop delivered by Sokha Tep (Ceramic Conservator, Royal University of Fine Arts, Phnom Penh, Cambodia).


When it’s run
26 February to 1 March 2024

Mode of delivery
In person, Bedford Campus (SAECAL Lab and BIOD-LAB5), Adelaide, South Australia

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2. Underwater Cultural Heritage Practicum (full!)

https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/underwater-cultural-heritage-practicum

This topic introduces students to some of the theoretical and practical approaches to underwater cultural heritage, and provides an understanding of the legislation, management, and interpretation of underwater cultural heritage throughout the world (with a focus on Australasia and Southeast Asia). This topic includes lectures by heritage professionals and an excursion to the Port Adelaide ship’s graveyard.

When it’s run

23 – 26 January 2024 (this topic includes Australia Day)

Mode of delivery

In person, North Theatre 1, Bedford Park Campus, Bedford Park, South Australia

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3. The Archaeology of Submerged Cultural Landscapes (1 place left!)
https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/archaeology-of-submerged-cultural-landscapes

This short course will explore global perspectives in the archaeology of submerged cultural landscapes. This topic includes lectures by specialists in submerged cultural landscape studies and a workshop on QGIS.

When it’s run

29 January – 1 February 2024

Mode of delivery

In person, Adina Hotel, Adelaide CBD, Adelaide CBD, South Australia

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Places can be secured via the links above. Please distribute among your networks and let us know if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Wendy

Celebrating 20+ years of Maritime Archaeology at Flinders (https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/languages-culture/20-years-of-maritime-archaeology)

Underwater Archaeology on St. Eustatius

Class is filling up. Sign up now. The Caribbean in January.

The St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) and Terramar Museum are organizing an underwater archaeological field school from January 4 to January 18, 2018, on St. Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean.

http://www.pasthorizons.com/worldprojects/Details.asp?ID=27996

 

 

Florida Underwater Archaeologist

Conducts and completes research as a team member of the Underwater Archaeology Section. Increases the ability of the Bureau to survey, record and interpret known and unknown sites throughout the state. Improves public knowledge of submerged cultural resources through outreach products, workshops, and training programs. Improves public access to cultural resources through coordination with other agencies, groups and organizations. Reviews 1A-31 archaeological reports.

Closes November 24, 2016.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Maritime Studies or related field.

Candidate must be a scientific diver (AAUS or equivalent) with the ability and willingness to dive in blackwater and low visibility conditions.

Candidates must have experience conducting underwater archaeological surveys including remote sensing data collection and processing, mapping, recording, excavation and report writing.

Candidate must have experience in public speaking and communicating with members of the public.

Candidate must have boat experience that includes launching, trailering and operating.

Candidate must have experience conducting submerged cultural resource surveys.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Florida’s cultural resource laws, policies and programs.

Knowledge of the types of distribution of Florida’s submerged archaeological sites.

Skills with personal computer applications including GIS, small boat handling and marine maintenance.

Ability to prepare professional reports, give public talks and instruct public workshops.

PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience with submerged prehistoric sites.

Experience with SonarWiz 5 software.

Full face mask diving certification.

 

Marine Geophysicist with Wessex Archaeology

Wessex Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in the UK and is a registered Charity whose aims are to promote the advancement of education and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science. We have offices in Salisbury, Sheffield, Maidstone, Bristol, Edinburgh and Wales.

Due to a continued high level of demand for our services, Wessex Archaeology is seeking to appoint a Marine Geophysicist (Supervisor/Officer grade) to join our GeoServices team, to be based in Salisbury. This opportunity offers the chance to work as part of the dynamic GeoServices team which together technical experts from a wide range of science disciplines to provide specialist input into projects and deliver a range of services to our clients by applying Earth Science techniques to a wide range of archaeological projects.

The successful applicant would assist in the production and delivery of a range of geophysical projects, through processing, interpretation and reporting on a range of geophysical data (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, multibeam bathymetry and shallow seismic data). Experience of offshore acquisition of geophysical data would be advantageous.

Closes 25 November.

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