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is equally important for smaller interventions. Repor- ting is integral to project management. This is one of the reasons for choosing a project management approach. Moreover, whether the objective of a project is significance assessment, promotion of ac- cess, or consolidation, projects or activities directed at underwater cultural heritage will always inclu- de original observations and research. These obser- vations need to be traceable and reported.
Interim reports are to be drafted regularly throughout the research process, according to a set time schedule. Such reports should register all data, describe the course of activities, give an up-to-date account of all progress that is made and outline the results. Besides informing sponsors and funding bodies, the interim report also serves to inform other professionals on the progress. It enables peers to develop an informed opinion and offer assistance and advice. Given that it may take considerable time to publish the final
274 report, dedicated efforts need to be made on issuing
 © Parks Canada. Five
volume report publication on
the underwater archaeological excavation at Red Bay, Canada.
In 1978 Parks Canada underwater archaeologists discovered the wreck of a 16th century Basque whaling vessel in Red Bay, Labrador, believed to be the
San Juan (1565).This 5-volume publication is the culmination
of over 25 years of research
by associates and members of Parcs Canada’s Underwater Archaeology Service. It describes not only the underwater archaeology as practiced at Red Bay but also 16th century ship construction, whaling and material cultural studies.
Reporting