UNESCO Convention on Underwater Cultural Heritage

The UNESCO Convention on the Underwater Cultural Heritage aims to protect and preserve underwater sites like shipwrecks, sunken cities, and artifacts from illegal salvage, looting, and destruction. It encourages international cooperation to ensure these sites are valued as part of humanity’s shared history. The convention emphasizes that such heritage should be managed responsibly, respecting cultural significance and archaeological integrity, while allowing for scientific research and responsible tourism. It promotes the idea that underwater cultural heritage belongs to all of humanity and should be preserved for future generations.