Mots-clés
history of conservation / historical surveys / underwater archaeology / underwater heritage / legal framework / international standards / international conventions / international cooperation / underwater sites / international organizations / doctrine / national legislation / protection of underwater heritage / legislation / marine protected areas / shipwrecks
Résumé en anglais
Paper presented during the ICLAFI – ICUCH Symposium, 29th June – 1st July 2017, Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Amersfoort, The NetherlandsThis paper presents a history of USA national legislation on maritime heritage, maritime zones, an explanation of the existing tools and the relationship with the international legislation. Confrontation or cooperation?