Problems and Countermeasures of Coordinated Development of Underwater Cultural Relics Sites Protection and Trawl Fishery

Abstract

Underwater cultural relics sites represent significant components of human cultural heritage, serving as invaluable repositories of historical, scientific, economic, and cultural significance. Given the pervasive impact of trawling as a predominant fishing practice, there exists a pressing need to investigate the interplay and implications of trawling on the preservation of underwater cultural relics sites. It is imperative to explore the intricate relationship between these sites and trawling activities, in order to strike a harmonious balance between protection underwater cultural relics sites and supporting the interests of trawling fisheries.The issues surrounding the protection of underwater cultural relics sites and trawling fishery in China encompass a lack of clarity regarding the historical background of underwater cultural relics sites, a pressing need to enhance research on the effects of trawl fishing on such sites, and a necessity to enhance protection and management efforts. By prioritizing education, coordinating efforts between cultural and tourism sectors, intensifying oversight, conducting comprehensive research, and implementing other measures, valuable insights can be gained to guide the harmonized advancement of underwater cultural relics sites protection and trawl fishery.

Keywords

• underwater cultural relics sites
• marine fisheries
• trawl
• cultural relics protection