An ecosystem-based framework for governance and management of maritime cultural heritage in the USA

A new federal administration, alongside initiatives proposed by the President's US Commission on Ocean Policy, provides a timely and critical opportunity for maritime archaeologists and cultural resource managers to re-consider management frameworks for maritime cultural heritage in the USA. Po...

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Published in:Marine policy 2009-07, Vol.33 (4), p.698-706
Main Author: Claesson, Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coastal areas
Coastal zone management
Cultural heritage
Cultural resource management
Economic growth
Ecosystems
Governance
Government agencies
Government policy
Marine
Marine resources
Maritime archaeology
Maritime archaeology Underwater archaeology Cultural resource management Cultural heritage
Maritime law
U.S.A
Underwater archaeology
United States
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Summary:A new federal administration, alongside initiatives proposed by the President's US Commission on Ocean Policy, provides a timely and critical opportunity for maritime archaeologists and cultural resource managers to re-consider management frameworks for maritime cultural heritage in the USA. Policy is urgently needed that defines governments’ roles and responsibilities in protecting and managing maritime cultural heritage in federal waters. Implementation of a regional governance structure based on the tenets of ecosystem-based management is proposed in this paper to manage and develop these resources effectively. Through regional governance, the maritime heritage of the USA can be conserved for future generations, keeping its citizens connected to deep-rooted maritime traditions and contribute to the well-being, economic growth and development of coastal communities.
ISSN:0308-597X
1872-9460
DOI:10.1016/j.marpol.2009.02.005