Gilt Dragons, porcelain and plundered doubloons: A comparative analysis of Taiwan and Australian underwater cultural heritage protection laws

Marine Policy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 134 ◽  
pp. 104787
Author(s):  
David Leary ◽  
Nien-Tsu Alfred Hu ◽  
Pei-Fu Wu
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Underwater Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Protection

Underwater cultural heritage and the disputed South China Sea

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Zhong
Keyword(s):  
South China Sea ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
South China ◽  
Maritime Archaeology ◽  
Underwater Cultural Heritage ◽  
China Sea ◽  
The Face ◽  
Heritage Protection ◽  
Natural Result

Due to unsolved maritime delimitations, the protection of underwater cultural heritage (hereafter underwater heritage) in the South China Sea demands coordinated action by neighbouring states. However, the suspicion that China uses underwater heritage to justify its interests has tempered the general enthusiasm of its neighbours to cooperate in the issue of heritage protection. In the face of such concerns, this article examines the role of underwater heritage in China’s South China Sea claims, and it argues that underwater heritage provides little support to underpin China’s territorial or maritime claims. In addition, China’s initiatives in maritime archaeology have long been misinterpreted. Instead of being entirely driven by its South China Sea claims, China’s approach to underwater heritage is a natural result of its general policy on cultural heritage and nation-building philosophy.

scholarly journals Egypt's cultural heritage in conflict situations: examination of past and present impact

2019 ◽  
pp. 521-550
Author(s):  
Nevine Nizar Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Cultural Memory ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Heritage Protection ◽  
Illegal Activities

In recent decades, the remarkable cultural heritage of Egypt has been threatened by loss or damage due to many conflict situations. These have led to looting, smuggling, vandalism, encroachment, illegal activities, and many more threats which put the fate of Egypt’s heritage in jeopardy of disappearance and demolition. The loss of Egyptian heritage is not only a loss of history, but of cultural identity, memory and existence. These types of threats are by no means a recent phenomenon, but have been going on for centuries. This paper presents a research into the history of Egyptian heritage in times of conflict especially in the 19th and 20th centuries. Furthermore, it also examines the severe crisis that endangered Egyptian heritage in the 21st century, notably the aftermath of the 2011 Revolution and the subsequent, widespread pillaging of archeological sites and museums. These recent conflicts highlighted concerns about the future of Egyptian antiquities and their protection, and raised serious concerns about how to protect Egyptian patrimony and preserve the collective cultural memory of Egypt. A comprehensive, comparative analysis of Egyptian and international legislation pertraining to cultural heritage protection has been conducted in order to examine its efficiency in protecting Egypt’s cultural heritage.

scholarly journals Diving Deeper into Wreck Diver Motivations and Attitudes

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-217
Author(s):  
Joanne Edney ◽  
Kay Dimmock ◽  
William E. Boyd
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Conceptual Models ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Heritage Conservation ◽  
Underwater Cultural Heritage ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Marine Life ◽  
Management Controls ◽  
Heritage Protection

Increased demand by dive tourists for high-quality underwater wreck sites requires managers to balance heritage conservation and tourism at these vulnerable sites to ensure quality diving experiences while protecting underwater cultural heritage. Integral to effective management is a comprehensive understanding of wreck diver characteristics, motivations, and attitudes. This paper reports the outcomes of an international survey of 724 wreck divers including demographics, dive experience, motivations to wreck dive and attitudes to underwater cultural heritage protection. Wreck divers are motivated to see historic shipwrecks, artefacts, and marine life. Most are generally supportive of management controls to protect underwater cultural heritage. Conceptual models of wreck divers’ motivations and attitudes were developed to illustrate nuanced complexities in motivations and attitudes, which can inform management strategies to support operational decisions and destination marketing.

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