The Fantome controversy

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In the wake of licensing of a treasure-hunting company LeChameau Explorations Limited, by Nova Scotia, which focuses on profit-oriented business of underwater sites, the need to hire provincial nautical archaeologists, to curb such immoral practices, is suggested.

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Edge of an ethical dilemma: should a conservator risk her reputation to preserve suspect artifacts, or let them fall apart?

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A deteriorating Roman sword whose providence is not established brings up the ethical issues surrounding the conservation of artifacts. A conservator can be liable for damages to an artifact if he or she alters the object without its true ownerEs permission.

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Profiteers on the high seas

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The educational aspects of maritime archaeology are described. The need to regulate the commercial exploitation of national heritage by maritime archaeologists is discussed.

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