Ethics & Museum Standards

ACUA Underwater Archaeology Ethics Information and Press Kit

The Ethics Press Kit was developed in 2011 to clarify some misconceptions that reporters and media relations people often have when presenting topics related to underwater archaeology. Please contact the ACUA if you have any questions.

International Museum Councils and Organizations

International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM)

• ICMM Underwater Archaeology Policy adopted Barcelona, Spain, 10 September 1993

International Council of Museums (ICOM)

• Code of Ethics

US National Museum Councils and Organizations

Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM)

• CAMM Archaeological Bylaws

American Alliance of Museums (AAM)

• Ethics, Standards and Best Practice
• Code of Ethics

International State Parties Museum Councils and Organizations

Museums Australia

Canadian Museums Association (CMM)

• Ethics Guidelines

United Kingdom Museum’s Association (MA)

Archaeological Societies and Organizations

Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA)

• Ethics Statement (adopted June 6 2003)