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Why are the wrecks in the Baltic Sea so well preserved?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Baltic Sea preserves underwater cultural heritage extremely well primarily due to the low light, low salinity and cold temperature that prevent the proliferation of the Naval Shipworm (Teredo navalis<\/em>), which devours submerged wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEcological influence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhile archaeological research has taught us much about how ships have influenced the course of human history, scientists are also beginning to learn how sunken ships influence ecology in the deep-sea environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shipwreck preservation is equally important as a viable component in marine ecology. Once a shipwreck becomes stable it becomes part of its environment. Marine life envelop these remains as a foundation and frame for survival, serving as places where life can colonise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wreck colonised by life, acting as an artificial reef. Photo: Manu Bustelo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDiving in the Baltic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nDivers also enjoy visiting these submerged treasures and learning about their history, which gives these sites great economic potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diving experiences can vary widely. The temperature and visibility in the water might pose a challenge, but all divers benefit from new experiences and challenges are always strengthening. Whether you are a scientist or diving for recreational reasons, visiting a heritage site feels impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletour.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/4-682x1024.jpeg\")
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Credits: Krista Paasi Creatives<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Finnish Heritage Agency<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Finnish Heritage Agency <\/a>is a significant cultural heritage agency in Finland, working in all marine and river basins. It is the only authority responsible for the protection of underwater cultural heritage in Finland. It organises and supervises the archaeological research required for protection and grants survey permits for archaeological excavations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cultural Environmental Services department has a team of marine archaeologists who carry out underwater fieldwork throughout Finland. Tasks include inspecting new finds, as well as monitoring known objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to become a maritime archaeologist in Finland and what level of diving certification is required?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTo become a maritime archaeologist in Finland, it is necessary to spend four to six years at university studying archaeology and specialising in maritime topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to have Advanced European Scientific Diver (AESD) certificate, which is a common European standard. However, you can have maritime archaeology and wreck diving as a hobby, and take part in field camps, led by professionals. Maritime archaeologists use modern research methods when studying the secrets of the seabed by diving, co-operating with marine biologists and recreational divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Rebreather divers Kari Hyttinen and Pasi Lammi filming the wreck Hilma during the winter. Credits: Minna Koivikko, FHA.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDAN Europe Sustainable Tour visits Suomenlinna<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nEven studying the past cannot be handled \u2018business as usual\u2019 with the latest news of Climate Change. The End of Glory Days project, biography of the Swedish wrecks as \u2018Blue\u2019 Heritage of Suomenlinna<\/a> joined forces with The Sustainable Tour to talk about sustainability at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ecological influence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhile archaeological research has taught us much about how ships have influenced the course of human history, scientists are also beginning to learn how sunken ships influence ecology in the deep-sea environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shipwreck preservation is equally important as a viable component in marine ecology. Once a shipwreck becomes stable it becomes part of its environment. Marine life envelop these remains as a foundation and frame for survival, serving as places where life can colonise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wreck colonised by life, acting as an artificial reef. Photo: Manu Bustelo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDiving in the Baltic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nDivers also enjoy visiting these submerged treasures and learning about their history, which gives these sites great economic potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diving experiences can vary widely. The temperature and visibility in the water might pose a challenge, but all divers benefit from new experiences and challenges are always strengthening. Whether you are a scientist or diving for recreational reasons, visiting a heritage site feels impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Credits: Krista Paasi Creatives<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Finnish Heritage Agency<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Finnish Heritage Agency <\/a>is a significant cultural heritage agency in Finland, working in all marine and river basins. It is the only authority responsible for the protection of underwater cultural heritage in Finland. It organises and supervises the archaeological research required for protection and grants survey permits for archaeological excavations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cultural Environmental Services department has a team of marine archaeologists who carry out underwater fieldwork throughout Finland. Tasks include inspecting new finds, as well as monitoring known objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to become a maritime archaeologist in Finland and what level of diving certification is required?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTo become a maritime archaeologist in Finland, it is necessary to spend four to six years at university studying archaeology and specialising in maritime topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to have Advanced European Scientific Diver (AESD) certificate, which is a common European standard. However, you can have maritime archaeology and wreck diving as a hobby, and take part in field camps, led by professionals. Maritime archaeologists use modern research methods when studying the secrets of the seabed by diving, co-operating with marine biologists and recreational divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rebreather divers Kari Hyttinen and Pasi Lammi filming the wreck Hilma during the winter. Credits: Minna Koivikko, FHA.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDAN Europe Sustainable Tour visits Suomenlinna<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nEven studying the past cannot be handled \u2018business as usual\u2019 with the latest news of Climate Change. The End of Glory Days project, biography of the Swedish wrecks as \u2018Blue\u2019 Heritage of Suomenlinna<\/a> joined forces with The Sustainable Tour to talk about sustainability at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diving in the Baltic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nDivers also enjoy visiting these submerged treasures and learning about their history, which gives these sites great economic potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diving experiences can vary widely. The temperature and visibility in the water might pose a challenge, but all divers benefit from new experiences and challenges are always strengthening. Whether you are a scientist or diving for recreational reasons, visiting a heritage site feels impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Credits: Krista Paasi Creatives<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Finnish Heritage Agency<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Finnish Heritage Agency <\/a>is a significant cultural heritage agency in Finland, working in all marine and river basins. It is the only authority responsible for the protection of underwater cultural heritage in Finland. It organises and supervises the archaeological research required for protection and grants survey permits for archaeological excavations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cultural Environmental Services department has a team of marine archaeologists who carry out underwater fieldwork throughout Finland. Tasks include inspecting new finds, as well as monitoring known objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to become a maritime archaeologist in Finland and what level of diving certification is required?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTo become a maritime archaeologist in Finland, it is necessary to spend four to six years at university studying archaeology and specialising in maritime topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to have Advanced European Scientific Diver (AESD) certificate, which is a common European standard. However, you can have maritime archaeology and wreck diving as a hobby, and take part in field camps, led by professionals. Maritime archaeologists use modern research methods when studying the secrets of the seabed by diving, co-operating with marine biologists and recreational divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rebreather divers Kari Hyttinen and Pasi Lammi filming the wreck Hilma during the winter. Credits: Minna Koivikko, FHA.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDAN Europe Sustainable Tour visits Suomenlinna<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nEven studying the past cannot be handled \u2018business as usual\u2019 with the latest news of Climate Change. The End of Glory Days project, biography of the Swedish wrecks as \u2018Blue\u2019 Heritage of Suomenlinna<\/a> joined forces with The Sustainable Tour to talk about sustainability at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Credits: Krista Paasi Creatives<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The Finnish Heritage Agency<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Finnish Heritage Agency <\/a>is a significant cultural heritage agency in Finland, working in all marine and river basins. It is the only authority responsible for the protection of underwater cultural heritage in Finland. It organises and supervises the archaeological research required for protection and grants survey permits for archaeological excavations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cultural Environmental Services department has a team of marine archaeologists who carry out underwater fieldwork throughout Finland. Tasks include inspecting new finds, as well as monitoring known objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to become a maritime archaeologist in Finland and what level of diving certification is required?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
To become a maritime archaeologist in Finland, it is necessary to spend four to six years at university studying archaeology and specialising in maritime topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to have Advanced European Scientific Diver (AESD) certificate, which is a common European standard. However, you can have maritime archaeology and wreck diving as a hobby, and take part in field camps, led by professionals. Maritime archaeologists use modern research methods when studying the secrets of the seabed by diving, co-operating with marine biologists and recreational divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rebreather divers Kari Hyttinen and Pasi Lammi filming the wreck Hilma during the winter. Credits: Minna Koivikko, FHA.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n DAN Europe Sustainable Tour visits Suomenlinna<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Even studying the past cannot be handled \u2018business as usual\u2019 with the latest news of Climate Change. The End of Glory Days project, biography of the Swedish wrecks as \u2018Blue\u2019 Heritage of Suomenlinna<\/a> joined forces with The Sustainable Tour to talk about sustainability at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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