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A dozen marine archaeologists are currently searching in an area that was once one of the busiest maritime routes in the world
Experienced divers and casual bathers alike will gain access to ancient marine monuments, which remain where they were found on the seabed
Big enough to cross the Atlantic, the high-tech research vessel Alfred Merlin ushers in a new era for French underwater heritage
Visitors will need to swim to see new exhibits submerged off the coast of Corsica, Marseille and Cannes
Technology developed by a California-based firm has made it possible to walk through vanished sites.
If the draft is approved by two-thirds of member countries at the General Conference next month it will be sent out for ratification. US and Russian support unlikely.
However, the US and UK say the it conflicts with existing maritime legislation and Russia, Norway, Turkey, and Venezuela vote no
An estimated three million shipwrecks lay undiscovered. UNESCO is calling for a global treaty to protect them. Salvors say it is unrealistic and unworkable, despite developments in deep-sea exploration technology
Unesco is calling for a global treaty to prevent commercial interests from destroying shipwrecks found in international waters