Preserving Shipwrecks and Underwater Cultural Heritage Through Legal Frameworks
Shipwrecks are invaluable remnants of our underwater cultural heritage, offering insights into historical trade, technological advancements, and societal interactions across centuries. Their preservation raises complex legal questions under international maritime law. Efforts to safeguard shipwrecks encompass an evolving legal landscape, including conventions like UNESCO’s 2001 Protocol, which aims to protect these submerged treasures from looting…