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.
There are probably thousands. Most archaeologists specialize in one geographic area or one time period, often both! An archaeologist may also specialize in a particular aspect such as flora or fauna, architecture, ceramics or lithics. There is no end to the possibilities. Some of them are listed below including some theoretical approaches. Archaeoastronomy, Behavioural archaeology, Biblical archaeology, Bioarchaeolgy, Classical archaeology, Cognitive archaeology, Commercial archaeology, Egyptian archaeology, Environmental archaeology, Ethnoarchaeology, Evolutionary archaeology, Experimental archaeology, Feminist archaeology, Field archaeology, Forensic archaeology, Gender archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Historical archaeology, Industrial archaeology, Interpretitive archaeology, Landscape archaeology, Maritime archaeology, Marxist archaeology, Mediaeval archaeology, Nationalist archaeology, Nautical archaeology, Neo-Marxist archaeology, New Archaeology, Processual archaeology, Post-Processual archaeolgy, Osteoarchaeology, Settlement archaeology, Social archaeology, Underwater archaeology, Urban archaeology, Zooarchaeology
Individuals involved in underwater archaeology can include professional archaeologists, marine scientists, historians, divers, technicians, and conservation specialists. Additionally, government agencies, universities, research institutions, and non-profit organizations often play a role in supporting and conducting underwater archaeological research.
Some famous underwater archaeologists include Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck of the Titanic, Franck Goddio, who has discovered the sunken cities of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus in Egypt, and George Bass, known for his work in underwater archaeology in Turkey.
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Jacques Cousteau is probably the most famous, although he wasn't officially trained in archaeology; he was a pioneer in the field because he wanted to preserve what they found rather than just pillage and profit.
Underwater Archaeology Centre was created in 1990.
Peter Throckmorton has written: 'Surveying in Archaeology' 'Diving for treasure' -- subject- s -: Shipwrecks, Underwater archaeology
The archaeology of Somalia is difficult to pursue because of the unrest there. ********************************* Archaeology is the study of prehistoric and ancient people and cultures. .
There are probably thousands. Most archaeologists specialize in one geographic area or one time period, often both! An archaeologist may also specialize in a particular aspect such as flora or fauna, architecture, ceramics or lithics. There is no end to the possibilities. Some of them are listed below including some theoretical approaches. Archaeoastronomy, Behavioural archaeology, Biblical archaeology, Bioarchaeolgy, Classical archaeology, Cognitive archaeology, Commercial archaeology, Egyptian archaeology, Environmental archaeology, Ethnoarchaeology, Evolutionary archaeology, Experimental archaeology, Feminist archaeology, Field archaeology, Forensic archaeology, Gender archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Historical archaeology, Industrial archaeology, Interpretitive archaeology, Landscape archaeology, Maritime archaeology, Marxist archaeology, Mediaeval archaeology, Nationalist archaeology, Nautical archaeology, Neo-Marxist archaeology, New Archaeology, Processual archaeology, Post-Processual archaeolgy, Osteoarchaeology, Settlement archaeology, Social archaeology, Underwater archaeology, Urban archaeology, Zooarchaeology
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.
James P. Delgado has written: 'Native American Shipwrecks' -- subject(s): Underwater archaeology, Indians, Antiquities, Canoes and canoeing, Boats, Excavations (Archaeology), Juvenile literature, Archaeology, Indian craft 'Khubilai Khan's lost fleet' -- subject(s): Underwater archaeology, Naval History, History 'To California by sea' 'Lost Warships' 'Alcatraz' -- subject(s): United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, Calif, Pictorial works, History 'Great American ships' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Historic ships 'America's National Parks' 'Native American shipwrecks' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Indians, Underwater archaeology, Antiquities, Canoes and canoeing, Boats, Excavations (Archaeology), Archaeology, Indian craft 'Shipwrecks of the Golden Gate' -- subject(s): National Maritime Museum (U.S.), Exhibitions, Shipwrecks 'Underwater and Maritime Archaeology' 'Lost Warships' 'The Beaver' -- subject(s): Beaver (Steamship), Steamboats, History 'Shipwrecks from the westward movement' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, History, Frontier and pioneer life, Shipwrecks, Excavations (Archaeology), Discovery and exploration, Underwater archaeology, Inland navigation, Archaeology 'Alcatraz Island' -- subject(s): United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California, Pictorial works, History
Individuals involved in underwater archaeology can include professional archaeologists, marine scientists, historians, divers, technicians, and conservation specialists. Additionally, government agencies, universities, research institutions, and non-profit organizations often play a role in supporting and conducting underwater archaeological research.
Bernard Maurin has written: '3000 ans sous les eaux' -- subject(s): Excavations (Archaeology), Roman Antiquities, Romans, Underwater archaeology
Lynn H. Samuel has written: 'A methodology for conducting underwater archaeological surveys' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Archaeological surveying, Underwater archaeology
Jacques Cousteau was primarily known for his work in underwater exploration and marine archaeology. He significantly advanced the study of shipwrecks and submerged archaeological sites through his innovative use of underwater technology, including the Aqua-Lung, which he co-invented. His expeditions contributed to the understanding of ancient maritime cultures and the preservation of underwater heritage. Cousteau's efforts helped raise awareness about marine conservation and the importance of protecting underwater archaeological sites.
P. E. Cleator has written: 'An introduction to space travel' -- subject(s): Astronautics, Lending library 'Into space' -- subject(s): Space flight 'The periodic problem' -- subject(s): Periodic law 'Archaeology in the making' -- subject(s): Archaeology 'Underwater archaeology' -- subject(s): Underwater archaeology 'An introduction to space travel' -- subject(s): Interplanetary voyages, Space flight 'Rockets through space' -- subject(s): Interplanetary voyages, Rockets (Aeronautics) 'Castles and kings'
Piero Alfredo Gianfrotta has written: 'Archeologia subacquea' -- subject(s): Underwater archaeology