Bibliographic Information
Article Title
UNESCO, URI, and Archaeology in the Deep Blue Sea: Archaeological Ethics and Archaeological Oceanography
Journal Title
Maritime Archaeology
Author(s)
Krieger, William and Buxton, Bridget
Year of Publication
2012
Volume Number
7
Issue Number
2
Article Pages
271-284
Web Address (URL)
Additional Information
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SpringerLink
Language
English
Notes
Abstract: Multiple groups have interests that intersect within the field of deep submergence (beyond the 50 meter range of SCUBA) archaeology. These groups’ differing priorities present challenges for interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly as there are no established guidelines for best practices in such scenarios. Associating the term ‘archaeology’ with projects directed at underwater cultural heritage that are guided by archaeologists poses a real risk to that heritage. Recognizing that the relevant professional organizations, local laws, and conventions currently have little ability to protect pieces of cultural heritage across disciplines and international boundaries, the authors propose institution-specific mechanisms, called Archaeology Review Boards, guided by local and international laws and conventions concerning cultural heritage, as the best means to provide oversight for academically centered archaeological activities at the local level.
Additional tags: underwater archaeology; underwater cultural heritage; interdisciplinary collaboration; international laws
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
- Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
- Integrity of Research Methodology
- Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation
CIfA Codes
- Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
- Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
- Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
- Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch
- Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment
Keywords & Terms
- Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
- International Law
- Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
- Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
- Professional Standards
- Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
- Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
- UNESCO