Law and RD underwater heritage

On April 4^th 2014, the law regarding the protection of underwater cultural heritage was adopted, followed by the adoption of the Royal Decree of April 25^th 2014. The texts of the thematic chapter ‘Maritime and coastal heritage’ and Chapter 3 ‘marine science – policy interface’ were therefore adapted based on the new rules of law.

Photo: research on 'De Kogge' (Flanders Heritage Agency)