The main thematic areas and topics of symposium are as follows:

  • BLACK SEA COASTAL ARCHAEOLOGY
  • Archaeological excavation and research projects at the land
  • Underwater cultural heritage protection
  • History of the underwater archaeology and research.
  • Underwater and maritime archaeology.
  • Shipbuilding and ship constructions.
  • Museology and conservation of the underwater heritage.
  • Communication and media studies (education and careers in underwater technology, underwater documentation, etc.).
  • Photography (photography and visualization at underwater research, image interpretation, etc.).
  • Ecology and environment (coral reefs, artificial reefs, marine pollution, etc.).
  • Geology and earth sciences (coastal zone management, underwater marine mapping, navigation, etc.).
  • International and local law systems of protection the cultural and natural underwater heritage.
  • Technology (development in diving technology, equipments, undersea vehicles, etc.).
  • Medicine and first aid (diving safety, first aid, diving physiology, etc.).
  • Living resources (underwater visual census, behavior of organisms, etc.).
  • Engineering (platform and marine systems design, construction, installation, etc.).
  • Tourism (commercial diving, underwater games, recreation, ecotourism, tourist submersibles, marine aquariums, etc.).