Emily Chan
Later this year, more divers will be sent into the surveyed areas to examine them for further studies.
It is the hope that they will find evidence of human activity. Luckily, with modern advancements in science and technology, it has become easier than ever to detect such things.
Furthermore, determining how the landscape became submerged will reveal a wealth of information.
“The speed at which that landscape was lost to the sea is also important. It affected people and culture, so by understanding the landscape, we can begin to understand the whole archaeological picture so much more clearly,” Fitch said.
