Journal article
As the sand settles: Education and archaeological tourism on underwater cultural heritage
Public Archaeology, Vol.14, pp.157-171
14
2015
Web of Science ID: WOS:000382255400002
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Abstract
Underwater cultural heritage sites draw thousands of diving tourists lured by the excitement of shipwrecks and the beauty of the marine environment. Through scientific research and interpretation, archaeologists have the opportunity to educate these visitors about the history of the sites and, perhaps more importantly, about the need for preservation. Effective interpretation leads to appreciation of underwater cultural heritage sites as links to our past, rather than simply as mines of ‘treasure’ to be salvaged for personal gain or sites of interest to be consumed by tourists. This paper describes a selection of interpreted maritime sites from the continental US (with specific reference to Florida), the Caribbean, and the Pacific to show how archaeological tourism, specifically shipwreck preserves and heritage trails, can begin to
change mindsets, engage emotions, and inform visitors. It also discusses ways in which we can improve upon assessment, monitoring, and long-term preservation strategies after the trails are created and the sand has settled.
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- Title
- As the sand settles
- Publication Details
- Public Archaeology, Vol.14, pp.157-171
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Routledge; United Kingdom
- Series
- 14
- Copyright
- 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
- Identifiers
- WOS:000382255400002; 99380090762706600
- Academic Unit
- Anthropology; College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- Language
- English