Abstract
Recent advances in deep-submergence technology as well as the discovery of a growing number of cultural sites in the world’s oceans have led to the emergence of a new field of research, Archaeological Oceanography. The purpose of this paper is to review the short history of this newly emerging field of research including the evolution of remotely operated vehicle systems, various examples of their application in field programs, and the challenges future programs face in gaining access to the resources and tools needed to carry out such work in the great depths and remote locations of the world where submerged cultural resources may be found.
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Ballard, R.D. (2006). Archaeological Oceanography. In: Wiseman, J., El-Baz, F. (eds) Remote Sensing in Archaeology. Interdisciplinary Contributions To Archaeology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-44455-6_19
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