Peter B. Campbell
Underwater Archaeologist
Research
- Archaeological Director, Albanian Center for Marine Research
- Underwater Archaeologist and Board of Directors, Cave Archaeology Investigation & Research Network
- Research Associate, RPM Nautical Foundation
- PhD Candidate, University of Southampton
High Impact Underwater Research
Peter is the archaeological director for the Albanian Center for Marine Research, underwater archaeologist for the Cave Archaeology Investigation & Research Network, and a research associate with RPM Nautical Foundation. He has served on ethical boards such as the Society for American Archaeology’s Committee on Ethics and Institute for Archaeologists’ Maritime Affairs Group. He is on the Register of Professional Archaeologists and member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
Public Engagement with Science
It is critical to engage with the public and advocate for the field through popular media. Peter publishes with media outlets such as Bloomberg, Discovery News, and The New York Times, as well as advising journalists from BBC, CNN, and many others. He has been an invited speaker at INTERPOL, OSCE, and British Museum relating to his research on antiquities trafficking and underwater cultural heritage. He helped design, and is an educator on, the Shipwrecks and Submerged Worlds free online course.
The Future of Underwater Exploration
The health of the field is paramount to the protection of cultural heritage. Peter teaches underwater sciences field schools and mentors students from a number of universities. His work include forthcoming findings on gender, minority, and job issues in archaeology.
Years Professional
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Reports & Publications
This moment in time has enormous potential for new discoveries about our past. Science and politics have shown that underwater exploration will play an important role in the future through uncovering sites important for cultural identity, generating economies based on sustainable tourism, addressing issues like climate change, and managing marine resources for the future.
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The Great Age of Discovery
“The greatest age of discovery is happening right now. And the real fun is just about to begin.”
UNESCO Meeting on Looting of Underwater Cultural Heritage
Peter was invited to represent the Albanian Center for Marine Research at the International Meeting on Underwater Cultural Heritage and Site Protection at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The meeting focused on the looting and commercial exploitation of underwater...
Lecture at UCL Bloomsbury Summer School and British Museum Study Day
UCL’s Bloomsbury Egyptology summer school hosted a study day for the British Museum’s Sunken Cities exhibit, inviting Peter to give a talk on maritime trade and navigation connecting the Aegean to Egypt in various...
Successful season for the Albanian Marine Science Expedition
The Albanian Marine Science Expedition had a successful two week field season in July 2016. The expedition gathered data on the ecology and archaeology of southern Albanian waters, assessing biodiversity and underwater cultural heritage. The most significant findings...
TED Ed Lesson: Real Life Sunken Cities
How do cities end up in the sea? In a collaboration with TED, I wrote a lesson for students ages 12-16 to explain the processes that cause cities to become submerged. View the video below or the lesson with course material at the link...
23 new shipwrecks found in Fourni archipelago
The second season of the Fourni Underwater Survey was a huge success. The team located 23 new shipwrecks, bringing the total to 45 shipwrecks since last September. The findings solidify the maritime archaeological significance of Fourni. The project is directed by...
Honor Frost Foundation awards grant for the 2016 Fourni Underwater Survey
The Honor Frost Foundation has awarded the Fourni Underwater Survey a grant for the 2016 season. During the 2015, the Foundation provided the primary funding to conduct preliminary research in the Fourni archipelago. The research was rewarded with the discovery of 22...