Dr. 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 in Archaeology, 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
Current Projects
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.”
Guardian Contributor
The Guardian has launched a new science blog about archaeology and anthropology. Peter joins four other researchers to bring new stories from the social sciences to the public. Ready to dive in? Check out the blog on the Guardian's...
The Archaeology of Underwater Caves book published
The Archaeology of Underwater Caves is an exploration of karst and marine caves around the world. Caves have drawn explorers since early forays by John Leland, King Henry VIII’s antiquary, at Bath in 1545, Helisäus Rößlin’s work at Niederbronn-les-Bains in 1593, and...
Lecture at Bournemouth University
I was invited by the Bournemouth Archaeological Society to give a talk on the latest findings in underwater archaeology. It was a great time that ended in karaoke at the pub after the talk!
Institute of Nautical Archaeology support for the Fourni Underwater Survey
The Institute of Nautical Archaeology has awarded the Fourni Underwater Survey a grant for its 2017 field season. The third season at Fourni will consist of remote sensing and 3D modeling of the shipwrecks that have been found in previous seasons- 45 in total.
TED Ed lesson “Are Ghost Ships Real?”
My third lesson with TED Ed is titled "Are Ghost Ships Real?" It examines the age-old phenomenon of "ghost" ship- ships that sail on their own without crews. While these stories have inspired Bram Stoker, Nosferatu, and Pirates of Caribbean, they are based on real...
Lecture at the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology
I gave an invited lecture to the Centre for Maritime Archaeology in the Oxford's Institute of Archaeology. It was an honor speaking to Centre about my research!
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