Treasures of the Deep
Maruca M. 1982. Treasures of the Deep. National Parks. Vol. 56(No. 3-4):12-17
Scuba diving has lifted the shroud off the deep and has made exploration of shipwrecks one of the hottest forms of entertainment for the recreational diver and a major management headache for the National Park Service. With little regulation, divers can loot artifacts from shipwrecks. The Submerged Cultural Resources Unit (SCRU) tries to protect these cultural resources.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Maruca, Mary
- Units
- BISC , ISRO
- Keywords
- Conservation, Cultural Resource, diving, Emperor, Isle Royale, Lake Superior, Management, scuba, shipwreck, treasure, underwater