marine archaeology

American  

noun

1. the branch of archaeology that deals with the recovery of ancient objects found beneath the sea, as shipwrecks or remains from submerged islands, and with the techniques of underwater exploration, excavation, and retrieval.

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Example Sentences

The Caribbean was filled with centuries-old shipwrecks, and Mr. Dooley became enthralled by marine archaeology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Dr McCartney said the work was a "game-changer" in marine archaeology and believes it will be of interest to historians, marine scientists and environmental agencies.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2022

The most interesting discoveries in marine archaeology are not always ships whose names are in textbooks, Dr. Delgado said, but instead “these ships that speak to the everyday experience.”

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2022

The location, a natural cove near the port city of Haifa, suggested it had served as a shelter for seafarers, said Kobi Sharvit, director of the authority’s marine archaeology unit.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2021

With the events at Cape Gelidonya, marine archaeology became an important scientific field of its own.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler