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Further out at sea, the same role and the same sense of ownership will apply to discoverers of sites and to traditional and new users of the sea, from fishermen of distant ports to offshore operators. Even if these groups have a different way of being locally embedded, they have very strong feelings about maritime heritage and the space in which they operate. Even though it may be a challenge to engage them, it will prove to be worthwhile.
Final synthesis
Rule 36 addresses the final synthesis upon comple- tion of an activity directed at the underwater cultural heritage.
Rule 36. A final synthesis of a project shall be:
(a) made public as soon as possible, having regard for the complexity of the project and the confidential or sensitive nature of the information; and
(b) deposited in relevant public records.
The difference between the final report and syn-
thesis for the public
A final synthesis for the public is a different product than the project report which is dealt with in Rule 30. Often, much of the technical information contained in reports is not necessary for informing the public of project goals and results, although project leaders may choose to make project reports available to those
 © Ships of Discover y. Photo mosaic of the wreck of the Endemion,Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom.
The well camouflaged anchors, cannon, and carronades are highlighted in a photo mosaic of the British Navy Endymion, a 5th rate wrecked while on patrol in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1790.
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