Deep Thoughts

Although Wisconsin’s Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary is only three years old, lots of exciting research is going on.

Amy Borgens highlights the dangers of coastal erosion exposing shipwreck sites and the promise and perils of social media in bringing attention to their preservation.

Ireland’s shared UCH spans centuries including the ill-fated Spanish Armada of 1588 up to WWII. Connie Kelleher provides a glimpse into that heritage and its preservation.

Ashley’s blog highlights the Midwest Archaeological Conference’s most recent meeting and the focus on the range of underwater archaeology projects in the region. Read all about it!

Mentoring is a way to share. Being mentored is a way to benefit from what others know. Together they can lead each of us to rise higher. Read all about it in Sarah’s blog about the ACUA mentoring program.

Allyson Ropp reflects on the ACUA’s 50th Anniversary Symposium during the Oakland 2024 SHA Conference. Read all about what we’ve learned and where we want to go.

The ACUA elects board members on a four year rotating basis and each year, three positions become available. If you or someone you know might be interested in standing for election, read Kendra’s blog to learn what’s involved and how to reach out to the Board with your expression of interest. Deadline February 15, 2024.

ACUA Chair Dr. Jennifer McKinnon interviews Dr. Wendy Coble about new rules in the National Register to protect sunken US shipwrecks in international waters.

James “Jimmy” Pruitt passed on February 2, 2023.

Peter Hitchock passed on September 13, 2023.