COLLECTIONS OF UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE 

Underwater archaeological heritage can be presented on the actual seabed (in situ) or as part of museum collections, whether entire sites or only individual archaeological finds are exhibited. Although the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage recommends in situ presentation, it is nevertheless necessary, in some cases, to move parts or entire sites to museums in order to better preserve them. This manner of presentation makes underwater archaeological sites accessible to visitors who do not have diving qualifications. Furthermore, museums are good starting points for exploring the world of underwater archaeology and getting acquainted with underwater cultural heritage.