Dr. Peter B. Campbell

Underwater Archaeologist

Shipwrecks

Ships are the most frequent find underwater. This shipwreck sank in Albania during the 4th century AD while sailing from North Africa up the Adriatic Sea. Elaine Ferritto snapped this photo of me as I swam it during our 2012 field school in Albania.

Sunken Cities

Sunken cities are far more common that people realize. They are rarely deep, only 1-4 meters, but submerged cities contain a wealth of information about the past. I captured this moment during our 2014 Illyrian Coastal Exploration Program field school in Croatia.

Underwater Caves

Underwater caves may be the greatest untapped resource for archaeology. They contain incredible information on ritual and religion, as well as insights into our changing world and species. I took this photograph as our dive team exited a cave in the Balearic Islands, Spain, that was located on dry land until circa 10,000 years ago.

Maritime Cultures

Learning how people use the sea today is one of the most fascinating aspects of maritime archaeology. From sailing tall ships to working with fishermen, the joy of the sea is something that never tires. My research working with fishermen and sponge divers around the Mediterranean has led to many exciting discoveries and insights into ancient trade.

Research

Warship Rams

Fishermen’s Amphora

Underground Railroad Shipwreck

Underwater Field Schools

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

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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.

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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.

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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

Grants

Reports & Publications

Current Projects

Warship Rams

Ethics

Ship Construction

Fishermen’s Amphora

Multidisciplinary Research

Underwater Caves

Maritime Ethnography

Archaeological Science

Archaeological Tool Marks

Illicit Antiquities Trade

Underground Railroad Shipwreck

Underwater Field Schools

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.

Read my article on the Great Age of Discovery by clicking below!

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