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- Title
Deep History: Using Archaeology and Historical Ecology to Promote Marine Conservation.
- Authors
Braje, Todd J.; Erlandson, Jon M.; Kennett, Douglas J.; Rick, Torben C.; Peterson, Jenna E.
- Abstract
Given the speed at which marine ecosystems are being degraded, it is increasingly important that we draw on our knowledge of ancient practices of both marine exploitation and management. Access to archaeological shell middens, containing evidence of past subsistence patterns and the long history of human interaction with marine ecosystems, positions archaeologists to contribute important insights into successful management practices and the costs of mismanagement or overexploitation at great temporal depth. These deep historical perspectives are crucial to understanding the past, present, and future of marine environments. We describe on-going work to develop deep historical data sets against which to measure the health of our marine ecosystems and to develop protocols for future conservation efforts.
- Subjects
ARCHAEOLOGY; ECOLOGY; BIOTIC communities; MARINE ecology; AQUATIC ecology; MARINE parks &; reserves
- Publication
Alternate Routes, 2005, Vol 21, p5
- ISSN
0702-8865
- Publication type
Article