Britain urged to sign up to shipwreck treaty to protect underwater heritage

Dalya Alberge (2014). Britain urged to sign up to shipwreck treaty to protect underwater heritage. The Guardian. 23 March.

Title Britain urged to sign up to shipwreck treaty to protect underwater heritage
Publication Date 23rd Mar 2014
Author
Source The Guardian
Country United Kingdom
Region Europe
Art type Underwater
Subject Legislation
Comments The report argues that a number of threats including natural erosion, damage from fishing vessels and illegal looting mean that "simply being hidden in deep water no longer offers protection".
Link http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/23/government-urged-sign-shipwreck-treaty
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