This vital book is a collection on the various ways archaeologists and resource managers have devised to make available and interpret submerged cultural resources for the public, such as underwater archaeological preserves, shipwreck trails, and land-based interpretive media and literature. This volume is an invaluable resource to underwater archaeologists, cultural and heritage resource managers, museum and heritage educators and those studying these professions.

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Introduction. Part I: Theory And Concept. Underwater Parks Versus Preserves: Data or Access; T. Hannahs. The Maritime Cultural Landscape of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve; K.J. Vrana, G.A. Vander Stoep. A Review of Cultural Resource Management Experiences in Presenting Canada's Submerged Heritage; D. La Roche. Part II: Preserves And Parks. Historic Shipwreck Preserves in Maryland; S.B.M. Langley. From National Tragedy to Cultural Treasure: The USS Huron Historic Shipwreck Preserve; R.W. Lawrence. The Visitor Schemes on the Historic Shipwrecks of the Swan and HMS Dartmouth, Sound of Mull, Scotland (UK); P. Robertson. Lake Champlain's Historic Shipwreck Preserve Program; A.B. Cohn. Florida's Underwater Archaeological Preserves; D.A. Scott-Ireton. Beneath Pictured Rocks; J.R. Halsey, P. Lindquist. Part III: Trails. Shipwreck Trails: Public Ownership of a Unique Resource? T. Smith. Maritime Heritage Trails in Australia: An Overview and Critique of the Interpretive Programs; C. Philippou, M. Staniforth. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Shipwreck Trail: A Model for Multiple-Use Resource Management; B.G. Terrell. Maritime Heritage on Display: Underwater Examples from South Carolina; J. Spirek, L. Harris. Conclusion. Appendix A. Index.