Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology

Name: Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology
Author: Jennifer E. Jones
ISBN: 9780813079400

Terminology, Theory, and Infrastructure

Edited by Jennifer E. Jones, Della A. Scott-Ireton and Jason T. Raupp

Published by: University Press of Florida

This volume explores evolving definitions and applications of citizen science in maritime heritage research and suggests public-focused research strategies for future projects in this field.

274 Pages6.12 × 9.2540 b/w illus., notes, bibliography, index

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North American Society for Oceanic History John R. Lyman Book Award for Maritime and Nautical Archaeology

Exploring the changing meanings and future development of public engagement in maritime heritage research

Building on the practical case studies presented in Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: The Power of Public Engagement, this second volume delves into evolving definitions and applications of citizen science, offering fresh insights into community engagement, research ethics, and inclusivity.

Through new case studies, Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: Terminology, Theory, and Infrastructure demonstrates what citizen science means for communities: it can foster a preservation ethic and enable community members to contribute to research that informs policy change on topics as diverse as climate change and maritime tourism. These chapters also address the theoretical underpinnings and inclusive potential of citizen participation and suggest public-focused research strategies for future projects.

Each chapter’s thorough and actionable analysis of actual projects encourages readers to consider shortcomings in the ways citizen science is conducted and to reflect on how the practice can be adapted or updated within the field of maritime archaeology. This volume is a valuable resource for professionals, scholars, students, and volunteers interested in the transformative potential of citizen science.

Jennifer E. Jones is a research data analyst for engagement and innovation programs at the Office of Research, Economic Development, and Engagement at East Carolina University. Della A. Scott-Ireton is associate director of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, a program of the University of West Florida. Jason T. Raupp is assistant professor of history and maritime studies at East Carolina University. Jones, Scott-Ireton, and Raupp are coeditors of Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: The Power of Public Engagement, winner of the University of Mary Washington Center for Historic Preservation Book Prize.

“Makes a significant contribution toward understanding and exploring avenues, actions, and inclusive approaches that can be taken so all of us can contribute, appreciate, respect, protect, and manage our shared maritime heritage.”—Margaret E. Leshikar-Denton, coeditor of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology in Latin America and the Caribbean
“A comprehensive exploration into the evolving landscape of maritime archaeology, where collaboration between professionals and enthusiasts shapes our understanding of the world’s submerged cultural heritage.”—Arturo Rey da Silva, University of Edinburgh

List of Figures

Foreword

Acknowledgments

1. What’s in a Name? Discussions of Terminology, Theory, and Infrastructure
Jennifer E. Jones, Della A. Scott-Ireton, and Jason T. Raupp

2. Disciplinary Locus and Professional Habitus: The Roles of Researcher and Discipline within the Sociopolitical and Cultural Domains of Citizen Science
Massimiliano Secci

3. Shifting Archaeological Practice
Makanani Bell

4. “Can I Dive with You?” Generally, No: Citizen Science Challenges in Public Maritime Archaeology
Hans K. Van Tilburg

5. Developing Community Engagement in Icelandic Maritime Archaeology: Where to Begin?
Alexandra Tyas

6. Citizen Science, Training, and Returns on Investment in Marine Archaeology: The Experience of the Maritime Archaeological and Historical Society
John L. Seidel, Steven Anthony, and James A. Smailes

7. Public Engagement as Process, Not Wash-Rinse-Repeat: A Case Study in Underwater Archaeology Programming for Veterans
Jennifer McKinnon, Mark Stephens, and Alan Williams

8. Protecting Great Lakes Shipwrecks through Participatory Science: Perceptions, Philosophies, and Products
Stephanie Gandulla and Jennifer E. Jones

9. Wisconsin’s Underwater Heritage: The Role of Avocational Archaeology in Wisconsin
Caitlin Zant

10. In, On, and Along the Water: Prioritizing Inclusion in Underwater Archaeology Community Science Initiatives
Nicole Bucchino Grinnan, Jay V. Haigler, and Ashley Lemke

11. Battling the Climate Crisis: Submerged Cultural Resource Climate Change Monitoring with Women Veteran Citizen Scientists
Anne E. Wright Nunn and Jeneva P. Wright

12. Citizen Science: Beyond the Heritage Cycle
Christopher J. Underwood

List of Contributors

Index