The Future of the Adriatic Past from shipwrecks to archaeological landscapes – Learning about sustainable dive tourism

The Adriatic Sea holds a wealth of underwater archaeological sites, from ancient shipwrecks to submerged archaeological landscapes. With the increasing interest in maritime cultural heritage, there is a growing need for responsible and sustainable management of these precious resources.

On 23 of April the Laboratory of Maritime Archaeology is organizing a conference in Kotor Montenegro.

The conference will gather prominent experts is the field of Underwater Cultural Heritage and Dive Tourism.

The WRECKS4ALL 2.0 conference brings together scientists, practitioners, decision-makers and stakeholders to discuss innovative approaches and best practices for the protection and promotion of the Adriatic underwater cultural heritage. Conference participants are eminent experts from the countries of the Adriatic region, from Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania.

Image: Darko Kovacevic Laboratory of Maritime Archaeology;

Conference topics include: Case studies and success stories in managing the underwater cultural heritage of the Adriatic, sustainable tourism models and best practices for underwater cultural heritage sites in the Adriatic, conservation and preservation of Adriatic underwater archaeological sites within the framework of tourism valorization, community engagement and stakeholder involvement in managing the Adriatic underwater cultural heritage, policy frameworks and legal aspects of protecting and managing the underwater cultural heritage, innovative technologies for mapping, documenting, interpreting, and promoting submerged cultural landscapes, educational and outreach initiatives to raise awareness about underwater cultural heritage.

The University of Montenegro is the lead partner on the project, and the project is implemented by the Laboratory for Maritime Archaeology, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Kotor. Project partners are University of Salento, Municipality of Campomarino from Italy and Municipality of Vlora from Albania.