{"pk":48476,"title":"Isle Royale's Submerged Resource","subtitle":null,"abstract":"Isle Royale National Park, known for its rugged wilderness, harbors an equally compelling yet lesser-known asset beneath the surface: a rich collection of submerged cultural resources. As scuba diving gains popularity, park managers have turned their attention to the preservation and study of these underwater sites, which include some of the most significant shipwrecks in the United States. The National Park Service's Submerged Cultural Resources Unit (SCRU) has been instrumental in documenting and managing these resources using advanced underwater archaeological techniques. Highlighting a 1982 training course hosted at Isle Royale, the article showcases efforts to broaden expertise in underwater site management across agencies. Beyond shipwrecks, the park contains numerous submerged sites tied to fishing, trade, industry, and recreation. Author Bruce E. Weber emphasizes the national significance of these resources and the increasing pressures they face from commercial and recreational interests, underscoring the importance of continued stewardship and interdisciplinary collaboration.","language":"eng","license":{"name":"","short_name":"","text":null,"url":""},"keywords":[],"section":"Article","is_remote":true,"remote_url":"https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0xd933gs","frozenauthors":[{"first_name":"Bruce","middle_name":"E.","last_name":"Weber","name_suffix":"","institution":"","department":""}],"date_submitted":null,"date_accepted":null,"date_published":"1982-10-01T07:00:00Z","render_galley":null,"galleys":[{"label":"PDF","type":"pdf","path":"https://journalpub.escholarship.org/gwf/article/48476/galley/36512/download/"}]}