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Printed material in just about every form has been proven as an effec- tive means of promoting the principles of conservation and preservation of land-based or underwater cultural heritage. This can range from inexpen- sive A4 pamphlets or brochures (Figure 14.2), to a medium-priced and more detailed descriptive history with site details, and to large-format glossy pub- lications. The pamphlets are the most effective as they are easy to produce, can be easily changed, and provide basic information that can be provided for a large number of people.
B. MARINE-BASED PROGRAMS
Allowing divers to have access to a wreck site is a risky exercise. It needs to be coordinated with a thorough educational and public relations program. In the end, however, divers are going to access sites anyway, so the provision of education and information is crucial in order to maximize the likelihood that they will behave in an appropriate manner.
Figure 14.2 Publications. (Courtesy of Patrick Baker, Department of Maritime Archaeology, Western Australian Maritime Museum.)