So Many Shipwrecks, So Little Time

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This is an abstract from the session entitled "Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: The Power of Public Engagement for Heritage Monitoring and Protection" , at the 2020 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

Charged with protecting nearly 100 shipwrecks that lie in the cold, fresh waters of Lake Huron, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary embraces an open philosophy in engaging diverse user groups to assist in the documentation of maritime heritage resources. Whether it’s technical divers, high school science students, or hobbyist drone pilots, the sanctuary has successfully leveraged such interested partners to create historical and archaeological records, records that without such citizen support, might be years in the making. This developing and dynamic network of sanctuary users, and producers, also fosters a preservation ethic in on-water recreation groups and boosts heritage tourism for sanctuary communities.

Learn the challenges and rewards from the sanctuary’s developing citizen science program through illustrative case studies, and see a selection of stunning products showcasing the rich, maritime history of the Great Lakes.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for Historical Archaeology 2020   •
• Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: The Power of Public Engagement for Heritage Monitoring and Protection

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Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

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PaperId(s): 1042