Resources relating to the safeguarding of the underwater cultural heritage

Several resources are available in the framework of the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and the safeguarding of such heritage:

  • Documents & Publications on the protection of submerged sites
  • A Video film highlights the content and importance of the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (2001) - prepared by UNESCO in English, French, Spanish and Arabic
  • The Useful Links website gives access to organizations and projects in the field of underwater archaeology and the protection of cultural heritage
  • Archaeomap Project is a coordination action supported by the European Commission and administered by the Soprintendenza del Mare, Sicily, Italy, and the UNESCO Sector for Science.
  • The National Cultural Heritage Law Database contains a compilation of national laws of UNESCO Member States, which protect cultural heritage and is administered by UNESCO.
  • The page on Partners gives information on partnerships with UNESCO in the fight to protect the underwater cultural heritage.
  • The Frequently Asked Questions document provided by the UNESCO Secretariat informs on the details and the content of the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (2001) - available in English / French / Spanish / Arabic