Ologies with Alie Ward cover image

Maritime Archaeology (SHIPWRECKS) Encore with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos

Ologies with Alie Ward

00:00

Navigating Shipwrecks: History, Ethics, and Ecology

This chapter delves into the various factors contributing to shipwrecks, including environmental hazards and historical context, particularly focusing on the Costa Concordia disaster. It discusses the complexities of underwater archaeology, the challenges of preserving maritime war graves like the HMS Olympus, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding artifact retrieval. The conversation also highlights the opportunity for environmental conservation through sunken vessels and their role in local ecosystems.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app