Using Shipwrecks to Explore Changing Coasts and Oceans

Explore the fascinating intersection of archaeology, geology, and marine ecology in this 41-minute panel discussion from the Ocean Sciences Meeting. Dive into how scientists are using shipwrecks to track coastal changes, particularly in the Mississippi River Delta. Learn about the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and human activities on coastlines worldwide. Discover insights on coastal erosion rates, marine organism colonization of sunken vessels, and the management challenges of underwater cultural resources. Hear from experts in marine archaeology, sedimentology, and marine science as they discuss the unique perspectives shipwrecks offer on our evolving oceans and coasts. Gain understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to studying "ocean sprawl" and the complexities of managing submerged cultural heritage. Recorded in New Orleans, this talk provides a compelling look at how sunken vessels continue to reveal valuable information about our changing marine environments.

OSM24: Using shipwrecks to explore changing coasts and oceans