Developing Protocols for Reconstructing Submerged Paleocultural Landscapes and Identifying Native American Archaeological Sites in Submerged Environments

Lead/Team: J. King and D. Robinson.

This project developed “best practices” for advancing the current understanding of submerged paleocultural landscape distribution on the Outer Continental, identifying paleocultural landscapes of importance to southeastern New England Tribes, and facilitating positive interactions between groups of diverse backgrounds to identify and protect sites of cultural significance to contemporary Tribal peoples. 2012-Present.

Watch the video that explains the project goal, methodology and findings here.

Funder: U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.