Regulating Scientific Diving and Underwater Archaeology: legal and historical considerations

Jonathan Benjamin; Robert MacKintosh

doi:10.1111/1095-9270.12141

Regulating Scientific Diving and Underwater Archaeology: legal and historical considerations

Jonathan Benjamin, Robert MacKintosh

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Abstract

The regulation of scientific and archaeological diving is complex but it is essential that underwater archaeologists are familiar with the requirements placed on them by legal systems. This paper outlines the history and development of current legal systems in four jurisdictions: the UK, USA, EU and Australia. This historical and legal approach informs key discussions facing maritime archaeologists; reference is made to training requirements, safety records and the question of who should be allowed to participate and who should be excluded from archaeological diving.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	153-169
Number of pages	17
Journal	International Journal of Nautical Archaeology
Volume	45
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/1095-9270.12141
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2016

Keywords

Archaeological diving
Australia
Europe
Legislation
Occupational health and safety
United States

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