Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology

For this #MaritimeMonday, let's dive into history! 🌊⚓ Did you know that the Maritime Archaeological Association of Western Australia (MAAWA) has been preserving maritime heritage since 1974? 🗺️✨ This incredible organization gives its members the unique opportunity to explore and dive on historic shipwrecks, while also contributing to the research and management of maritime archaeological heritage sites along Western Australia's stunning coastline. MAAWA plays a vital role in uncovering and protecting the stories of our maritime past. Pictures by MAAWA. #MAAWA #MaritimeArchaeology #Shipwrecks #WesternAustralia #OceanHeritage

🌟 A Huge Thank You to All the Participants of the 2025 ACUA Photo Contest! 🌟 We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed their creativity and dedication to this year’s contest. Special thanks to the following participants: Rachel Archambault Karl Brady Alasdair Brooks George Brown Emmett Cantkier Alexis Catsambis Abbey Dias William Doub Scott Eck Makenzie Long Amelia Fahl Wyatt Fritz Samuel Haskell Rachel Hines Mark Howe Connie Kelleher Carolyn Kennedy Robert Kessler Lara Lake Askar Mazitov Barry McGill Sarah Muckerheide Alexa Rand Hunter Whitehead William Wilson And a special thank you to the Mount Vernon Project archaeologists and technicians: Kyle Vanhoy Nick Beard Alex Kerr Olivia Larson Tess Ostoyich Grace Schultz Grace Gordon Lukas Gose As well as the teams from: Indiana University Underwater Science University of South Alabama Center for Archaeological Studies Your contributions highlight the vibrant diversity and dedication of the archaeology community. Thank you for helping to preserve and share the fascinating world of archaeology through your work! Here’s to another year of inspiring creativity and exploration! #ACUA #SHA2025 #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage

📢 Calling All 2025 SHA Presenters! Were you part of the sessions in New Orleans this January? Don’t let your research end there—submit your work to the 2025 ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings! 🌊📚 This is your chance to: ✅ Share your findings with a global audience. ✅ Contribute to the growing body of underwater archaeology research. ✅ Highlight your work as part of an essential resource for the field. 🔗 Visit our website for submission details ! #UnderwaterArchaeology #ACUA2025 #CallForSubmissions #ShareYourResearch

📢 Hot Off the Press: ACUA 2024 Proceedings Now Available! We’re thrilled to announce the release of the 2024 ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings! 🛒 Get Your Copy Today: 📖 Paperback Edition: https://lnkd.in/eQKtGT3g 📱 ePub Edition: https://lnkd.in/e9B5Ygaj 💥 Special Offer: A discount will be automatically applied at checkout, but don’t wait—this deal ends January 30! 🔗 Visit our website for more info: https://lnkd.in/eD8qyGRZ #UnderwaterArchaeology #ACUA2024 #NewRelease #MarineHistory

🌟 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 ACUA Photo Contest! 🌟 We’re delighted to reveal the winners of this year’s ACUA Photo Contest for the 2025 SHA conference. Your creativity and passion continue to highlight the extraordinary work happening in the field of archaeology! 🏆 Category J: 60 Seconds or Less Video 🥇 First Place: 1916 Street Car Token by Rachel Hines (University of South Alabama Center for Archaeological Studies) 🥈 Second Place: What Are Artifacts and Features by Rachel Hines (University of South Alabama Center for Archaeological Studies) 🎖 People’s Choice Award: 1916 Street Car Token by Rachel Hines (University of South Alabama Center for Archaeological Studies) A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for showcasing the dedication and diversity of archaeological fieldwork. Here’s to another year of inspiring creativity and exploration! #ACUA #SHA2025 #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage

🌟 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 ACUA Photo Contest! 🌟 We’re delighted to reveal the winners of this year’s ACUA Photo Contest for the 2025 SHA conference. Your creativity and passion continue to highlight the extraordinary work happening in the field of archaeology! 🏆 Category I: Archaeology in 3 Minutes Video 🥇 First Place: Dedication of the Muskegon Shipwreck Indiana Nature Preserve by Wyatt Fritz (Indiana University) 🎖 People’s Choice Award: Dedication of the Muskegon Shipwreck Indiana Nature Preserve by Wyatt Fritz (Indiana University) A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for showcasing the dedication and diversity of archaeological fieldwork. Here’s to another year of inspiring creativity and exploration! #ACUA #SHA2025 #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage

🌟 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 ACUA Photo Contest! 🌟 We’re delighted to reveal the winners of this year’s ACUA Photo Contest for the 2025 SHA conference. Your creativity and passion continue to highlight the extraordinary work happening in the field of archaeology! 🏆 Category H: Artist's Perspective (Illustration) 🥇 First Place: Punta Espada Anchor, 16th Century, Dominican Republic by Alexa Rand 🥈 Second Place: Mount Vernon Brick Floor Composite Drawing by a team of Mount Vernon archaeologists and technicians (Vanhoy, Beard, Kerr, Larson, Ostoyich, Schultz, Gordon, Gose) 🥉 Third Place: Old Michigan City Lighthouse and Pier by Amelia Fahl (Indiana University) 🎖 People’s Choice Award: Punta Espada Anchor, 16th Century, Dominican Republic by Alexa Rand A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for showcasing the dedication and diversity of archaeological fieldwork. Here’s to another year of inspiring creativity and exploration! #ACUA #SHA2025 #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage

🌟 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 ACUA Photo Contest! 🌟 We’re delighted to reveal the winners of this year’s ACUA Photo Contest for the 2025 SHA conference. Your creativity and passion continue to highlight the extraordinary work happening in the field of archaeology! 🏆 Category G: Diversity (This category includes a description) 🥇 First Place: Citizen Science Indeed by Scott Eck 📖 Description: This over-under photo was taken in 2019 in the Tanapag Lagoon, Saipan (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). The excavation team is working on a WWII Hellcat that crashed catastrophically and settled there. The team consists of scientists from ECU in North Carolina and from the Florida Public Archaeology Network, working with citizen scientists from the Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation. Task Force Dagger supports wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command members and their families through rehabilitative adaptive programs and projects such as this. – Scott Eck 🎖 People’s Choice Award: Citizen Science Indeed by Scott Eck A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for showcasing the dedication and diversity of archaeological fieldwork. Here’s to another year of inspiring creativity and exploration! #ACUA #SHA2025 #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage

🌟 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 ACUA Photo Contest! 🌟 We’re delighted to reveal the winners of this year’s ACUA Photo Contest for the 2025 SHA conference. Your creativity and passion continue to highlight the extraordinary work happening in the field of archaeology! 🏆 Category E: Black & White Image 🥇 First Place: Texture Revealed, Cleaned 16th Century Ceramic by William Doub (Indiana University) 🎖 People’s Choice Award: Texture Revealed, Cleaned 16th Century Ceramic by William Doub (Indiana University) A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for showcasing the dedication and diversity of archaeological fieldwork. Here’s to another year of inspiring creativity and exploration! #ACUA #SHA2025 #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage

🌟 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 ACUA Photo Contest! 🌟 We’re delighted to reveal the winners of this year’s ACUA Photo Contest for the 2025 SHA conference. Your creativity and passion continue to highlight the extraordinary work happening in the field of archaeology! 🏆 Category F: Color Archaeological Portrait 🥇 First Place: Wreckage Revisited: Diver John Harreld through the Rusted Frame of the SS Pomona Boiler by Abbey Dias (SCHUNRS) 🥈 Second Place: At Work in the Cellar by George Brown (Mt. Vernon) 🥉 Third Place: Examining Jeweler’s Anvil, Punta Espada 16th Century Shipwreck by Sarah Muckerheide (Indiana University) 🎖 People’s Choice Award: Wreckage Revisited: Diver John Harreld through the Rusted Frame of the SS Pomona Boiler by Abbey Dias (SCHUNRS) A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for showcasing the dedication and diversity of archaeological fieldwork. Here’s to another year of inspiring creativity and exploration! #ACUA #SHA2025 #UnderwaterArchaeology #CulturalHeritage