EAN: 9783031579523

THREATS TO OUR OCEAN HERITAGE BOTTOM TRAWLING K...

This open access book focuses on the destruction of our Ocean Heritage from bottom trawling. It
brings together the natural and cultural sides of the marine environment to further our
understanding of the importance of this heritage  how it is threatened by activities such as
bottom trawling  and provides recommendations  such as a moratorium in particularly vulnerable
areas that are currently unprotected. It is a unique publication in integrating cultural
heritage into a discussion where the primary focus has been the destruction of natural heritage
The book is divided into three sections that discuss  respectively  the international legal
context  history and ecological impact of bottom trawling  case studies highlighting the impact
of these destructive activities on underwater cultural heritage  and finally recommended future
steps and how to use the damage presented here to halt future devastation. This book is a
valuable tool for resource managers and representatives of governments and international
organizations in their efforts to establish the moratoria called for. This book is also of
interest to educators  archaeologists and practitioners working in the field of underwater
cultural heritage. This is an open access book.

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