Deep Thoughts

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, 2023.

Roberto Junco shares his insights and results of international cooperation between Mexico and Jamaica at the important site of Port Royal. Read about it.

Aleck Tan shares some great advice on GIS and how to get and/or increase those important career skills. Read all about it!

Lindsay Wentzel shares her experience and opportunities as a GSA in 2022 and the important goal of fostering international connections. Read all about it.

Athena Trakadas provides an update on the recent UN Oceans Conference in Lisbon June 27-July 1, and reports on important steps forward to ensure the inclusion of cultural heritage. Read about it.

Dominic Bush recaps the Early Professional Careers Panel hosted virtually on April 21, 2022. It turned out even better than the original plan. Read more about it!

The Asia-Pacific Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage (APCONF) took place in Taiwan. Michelle Damain recaps the conference and provides a link to the proceedings. Check it out.

Ole Varmer and Dr. Josh Martin provide background and insights into the long running debate over salvage activities on RMS Titanic and the most recent attempt to recover the Marconi radio.

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.

The new year brings new opportunities and ideas. Check out Ashley’s blog to read about plans for virtual events, new awards, and new partnerships.

The publication of the Underwater Archaeology Proceedings has been on a long and winding road, from the first effort in 1963 to the latest in 2021 in the midst of a global pandemic. Sheli Smith and Annalies Corbin provide a great recap.

Does it really belong in a museum? Bert Ho tackles that question as museums, archaeologists, curators, and conservators struggle with limited space, less funding, and harder decisions.