International Committee on Underwater Cultural Heritage

Across the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes, countless traces of our shared history lie hidden beneath the water.

The International Committee on the Underwater Cultural Heritage (ICUCH) unites a global network of experts committed to protecting these submerged legacies.

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ICUCH to Spotlight African Underwater Heritage at UNESCO NGO Side Event

The International Committee on Underwater Cultural Heritage has been confirmed to participate in an accredited NGO side event during the 10th session of the Meeting of States...

ICUCH Champions Cultural Heritage in Launch of Malta Manifesto at UN Ocean Conference

At the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, the International Committee on the Underwater Cultural Heritage took part in the official launch of the Malta Manifesto, a global call to...

ICUCH Brings Underwater Heritage to “Human Rights” Session at One Ocean Science Congress

The International Committee on Underwater Cultural Heritage (ICUCH) of ICOMOS participated in the “Human rights” session (Session ID 51397) . This session emphasized the...

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