Námskeiðslýsing

The ocean and coastal areas of the world possess a wealth of cultural resources, both resulting from the rich maritime past of the dominant culture, and the deeper connection of indigenous cultures to the places they have lived in some cases for many centuries. Whether shipwrecks or paleoshorelines where remains of past indigenous cultures may be located, underwater cultural heritage (UCH) involves nationally and internationally significant resources which require preservation and management. This course provides an overview of what underwater cultural heritage is, why its preservation is critically important, current practice with regard to how it is preserved and managed (with special emphasis on North America, Iceland and the Arctic), and addressing future challenges.

Hæfniviðmið

• Students will acquire an understanding of the international legal framework for preservation of UCH, as well as examples of additional management requirements established under national laws and policies of the US, Canada and Iceland.
• Students will review and discuss challenges faced by managers of maritime heritage resources in preserving UCH.
• Students will become familiar with primary management tools and strategies being used in many countries to achieve effective preservation of UCH.

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Kennari

Bradley W. Barr (USA) earned his BSc from the University of Maine and his MSc in Biology from the University of Massachusetts, and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Alaska. He is a Senior Policy Advisor for NOAA/Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in Woods Hole, Massachusetts where he focuses on interagency coordination, maritime heritage in Alaska, ocean wilderness, seabed mapping, enhancing university partnerships, and international collaboration. He sits on the board of directors for several associations: Coastal Zone Canada Association, Science and Management of Protected Areas Association, and George Wright Society.

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