Underwater Archaeology Centre was created in 1990.

Peter Throckmorton has written:

'Surveying in Archaeology'

'Diving for treasure' -- subject- s -: Shipwrecks, Underwater archaeology

Underwater archaeology is difficult because water can erode, bury, or move artifacts, making them challenging to locate and preserve. Additionally, navigating and working in underwater environments requires specialized training and equipment. Factors such as poor visibility, strong currents, and limited dive time further complicate the process of conducting archaeological research underwater.

Some of the different fields of archaeology include classical archaeology (ancient Greece and Rome), historical archaeology (more recent time periods), underwater archaeology (shipwrecks and submerged sites), and bioarchaeology (analysis of human remains). Each field focuses on specific time periods, regions, or methodologies within the broader discipline of archaeology.

In order to be an underwater archaeologist you would need a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a suitable subject and a commercial diving certificate.