Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage information
Treaty adopted on 2 November 2001
Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage
Drafted
2 November 2001[1]
Location
Paris, France[1]
Effective
2 January 2009[1]
Parties
76[2]
Depositary
Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization[1]
Languages
Arabic, English, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian[1]
The Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage is a treaty that was adopted on 2 November 2001 by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).[1] The convention is intended to protect "all traces of human existence having a cultural, historical or archaeological character" which have been under water for over 100 years.[1]: Art.1 This extends to the protection of shipwrecks, sunken cities, prehistoric art work, treasures that may be looted, sacrificial and burial sites, and old ports that cover the oceans' floors.[3] The preservation of underwater cultural heritage is significant as it allows for the retelling of numerous historical events. As part of its duty to conduct scientific research and provide continuous education on the importance of underwater cultural heritage, UNESCO strives to maintain these sites for the enjoyment of current and future generations. The convention may provide a customary framework to help raise awareness and seek to combat the illegal looting and pirating occurring in waters worldwide. As an international body, member states of the convention agree to work towards the preservation of sunken cultural property within their jurisdiction and the high seas.
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