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 |
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| Publication Date | 23rd Mar 2014 |
| Author | Dalya Alberge |
| 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 |
| Permalink | http://web.archive.org/web/20140810210621/http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/23/government-urged-sign-shipwreck-treaty |