Maritime heritage explores humanity's deep connection to the oceans, seas, and waterways. This rich field encompasses historical ships, seafaring traditions,...
Maritime heritage includes the cultural, historical, and archaeological legacy of human interaction with oceans, seas, and navigable waterways, such as historical ships, ports, navigation tools, and seafaring traditions.
It helps us understand global trade, exploration, cultural exchange, technological development, and the profound impact of human activities on marine environments throughout history, informing future stewardship.
Examples include ancient shipwrecks, historic lighthouses, traditional fishing villages, port cities with historical docks, naval museums, and submerged archaeological sites.
Protection involves archaeological surveys, conservation of artifacts, restoration of historical vessels, establishing marine protected areas for underwater sites, and public education initiatives.