Harris, Lynn Bvan Niekerk, Tara2024-07-192024-07-192024-05May 2024May 2024http://hdl.handle.net/10342/13415This interdisciplinary dissertation investigates the intricate relationship between cultural and natural resources, focusing on underwater cultural sites like shipwrecks. While multidisciplinary approaches draw from various disciplines, they often lack integration. In contrast, interdisciplinary research merges insights from multiple disciplines, providing a mutually enriching understanding of complex systems. Utilizing human-value theories and a process-based approach, the study examines how people perceive and value underwater cultural sites and the environmental impacts on these sites over time. By assessing ecosystem values, developing management plans, and engaging stakeholders, the research aims to enhance understanding and conservation of underwater cultural heritage. The study underscores the importance of accessible and understandable models for engaging both resource managers and the public in effective site management and preservation.application/pdfEnglishCultural resource managementsite significancevaluing underwater cultural heritage resourcesprocess-based approachcultural ecosystem servicesUnderwater archaeologyUnderwater cultural heritageSalvage archaeologyEnvironmental impact analysisCultural propertyDoctoral Dissertation2024-07-16