World Maritime Day: India holds incredible underwater riches waiting to be discovered and recognised
(World News Egypt)

By Eric Falt To read the published version in the Indian Express click here(link is external) Unlike terrestrial heritage, the richness of the world`s underwater cultural heritage is often unknown. For the most part, oceans and rivers still retain their secrets, and ancient shipwrecks, caves and sunken cities continue to hold unrecognized treasures. Researching their stories can help us understand our past, our identity, and of course our cultural diversity. UNESCO adopted the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage in 2001. Currently ratified by 61 countries, but not yet by India, this international...