Basic Methods of Conserving Underwater Archaeological Material Culture

摘要

This handbook is intended to serve as a general outline for the stabilization,conservation, and long-term preservation of marine artifacts. It details many options and provides an analysis of their advantages and disadvantages within the limits of governmental laws and regulations. It also provides estimations on the effort levels and the amount and kind of resources necessary to accomplish each option. The recommendations are based on both short-and long-term conservation goals.