Regulating Scientific Diving and Underwater Archaeology: legal and historical considerations

The regulation of scientific and archaeological diving is complex but it is essential that underwater archaeologists are familiar with the requirements placed on them by legal systems. This paper outlines the history and development of current legal systems in four jurisdictions: the UK, USA, EU and...

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Published in:The International journal of nautical archaeology 2016-03, Vol.45 (1), p.153-169
Main Authors: Benjamin, Jonathan, Mackintosh, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archaeological diving
Archaeology
Australia
Diving
Europe
legislation
occupational health and safety
Shipwrecks
United States
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Summary:The regulation of scientific and archaeological diving is complex but it is essential that underwater archaeologists are familiar with the requirements placed on them by legal systems. This paper outlines the history and development of current legal systems in four jurisdictions: the UK, USA, EU and Australia. This historical and legal approach informs key discussions facing maritime archaeologists; reference is made to training requirements, safety records and the question of who should be allowed to participate and who should be excluded from archaeological diving.
ISSN:1057-2414
1095-9270
DOI:10.1111/1095-9270.12141