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Hefin Meara @hefinmeara.bsky.social · Aug 1

English warship sunk in 1703 gives up its secrets three centuries on. Great piece in the Guardian about the Historic England funded survey of the Northumberland #ProtectedWreck with @msdsmarine.bsky.social & @danpascoe79.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

English warship sunk in 1703 storm gives up its secrets three centuries on

Archaeologists in race to study HMS Northumberland as shifting sands expose part of well-preserved wreck

www.theguardian.com

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 18

What a beautiful day to be at sea undertaking survey work on two sites for Historic England.

We have teamed up with Andy from Tritonia who is sharing his expert knowledge with us. Intern Daisy is also out with the team gaining new skills and experiences. We can't wait to see the results!

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 17

Calling all adventurers in #Maltby, #Rotherham and the wider area! 📣

We have opened up the free #FestivalofArchaeology scuba diving to people of all ages so book now - bookings close 6pm this Friday!

👉 shorturl.at/uwebG

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 17

2/2 Of the 80 OWF EIAs reviewed under this process we have been involved with over 30, demonstrating our long-running support and involvement in Offshore Wind.

MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 17

1/2 As part of the ongoing work by OWEKH (Offshore Wind Evidence and Knowledge Hub) to improve the offshore EIA process, we have been reviewing Evidence Notes on Marine Archaeology, providing input to strengthen proportionality and efficiency in the EIA process.

A photo looking across the sea to a beautiful sunset. A large number of offshore wind turbines are featured.

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 11

We love seeing all the brilliant places our team get to whilst doing their jobs!

Conversation Kenge @fenken.bsky.social · Jul 10

A bit off the beaten track today as @msdsmarine.bsky.social work takes me to the #MaritimeHeritageTrust at #HermitageMoorings. A fabulous place to meet!

Gangway down to the gate of Hermitage Moorings. Several tall ships, including a couple of Thames barges are moored either side.

A series of historic ships moored at a pontoon on the River Thames

Looking out of the Hermitage Moorings office at the River Thames

Looking upriver towards Tower Bridge from Hermitage Moorings. Some historic vessels to the left.

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are delighted to see Mona Offshore Wind Farm has secured consent this week having played a small part by providing advice about the marine historic environment. This is just one of several offshore wind farms with which we are currently involved, all at various stages in the consenting process.

MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 8

Historic England have just released updated guidance for marine geophysical surveys. This second edition helps protect and document England’s incredible underwater heritage — shipwrecks, submerged landscapes, and more.

Learn more: historicengland.org.uk/images-books...

#maritimeheritage

Marine Geophysics: Data Acquisition, Processing and Interpretation | Historic England

Techniques for conducting geophysical survey and processing and interpretation techniques that can reveal information about the marine environment.

historicengland.org.uk

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 2

Sally's work involved using collagen peptide analysis to identify whale bone fragments, with other biochemical analysis then used to study the past diets and ecological niches of these ocean giants.

Data here data-testing.data.bas.ac.uk/full-record....

Full Record - Stable Isotope Analysis of Historical Whale Bone Collagen from the South Atlantic - British Antarctic Survey

data-testing.data.bas.ac.uk

MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 2

📢 New paper out!

Sally has been working with British Antarctic Survey and the University of Cambridge to investigate historic whale diets in the South Atlantic supporting modern conservation efforts!

Read more here: www.int-res.com/abstracts/me...

Picture of whale bone in Eppendorf tubes

A women wearing a purple top and grey hat inspects a dead whale on a rocky beach with mountains behind them

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · Jul 1

25th July, people. It's going to be AWESOME!! 🤩🤩

MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 1

Dive into the past with us at @romanpalace.bsky.social for the #FestivalofArchaeology !

We’ll be there with hands-on fun for all ages, showing how maritime archaeology brings the stories of sunken ships back to life.

25th July, 10.30 – 4

FoA is a free event, entry to the Palace is standard rate

An elderly man wearing a virtual reality headset sits in front of an outdoor display about maritime archaeology. Behind him, a smiling woman stands at an information booth with educational posters about shipwreck sites. A screen next to her shows details on how to get involved in diving and archaeological activities. The setting appears to be an outreach or educational event.

A young girl with blonde curly hair listens intently to a man in a green shirt at a display table. The man is holding an artefact and explaining it to her. Around them are plastic boxes with archaeological items and a printed sign with information. Other visitors can be seen in the background at what appears to be an outdoor educational event.

A smiling woman helps a person try on a large yellow and black commercial diving helmet at an outdoor event. The person wearing the helmet is seated, and the woman is adjusting it from behind. In the background, there is a grassy area, a tall streetlight, and a banner advertising ice cream. The setting appears to be a demonstration or open day activity.

A woman is viewed from above while working at a lab bench. They are using fine tools to handle a small artefact under a magnifying glass or protective screen. The workspace is equipped with tweezers, containers, bottles, and a task lamp, in a archaeological lab setting.

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jul 1

Dive into the past with us at @romanpalace.bsky.social for the #FestivalofArchaeology !

We’ll be there with hands-on fun for all ages, showing how maritime archaeology brings the stories of sunken ships back to life.

25th July, 10.30 – 4

FoA is a free event, entry to the Palace is standard rate

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jun 27

📢 Teachers & Educators
Looking for a unique way to engage your pupils with science, history, and environmental awareness? DiverCity offers free SCUBA try-dives and interactive sessions in Rotherham this July

www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/divercity-pr...

#STEMEducation #FreeLearning

DiverCity Programme

Working with our partners MSDS Marine & Heritage, the goal of our new DiverCity Programme is to inspire young people to become future ocean guardians. The programme will host free pop-up events in the...

www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jun 18

New blog - 450 Beads and Nine Days: Conserving an Early Medieval Assemblage!

Recently, our conservator Carola Del Mese undertook the conservation of 450 beads. This blog is a practical guide to conserving large archaeological assemblages under tight time constraints.

msdsmarine.com/450-beads-an...

450 Beads and Nine Days: Conserving an Early Medieval Assemblage

A practical guide to conserving large archaeological assemblages. Recently, our conservator Carola Del Mese undertook the conservation of 450 beads recovered from an Early Medieval burial ground for o...

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jun 12

We are delighted to introduce Tristan Cousins as the newest member of the MSDS team!

Tristan has written a blog to introduce himself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...

Introducing Tristan Cousins to the MSDS team!

We are delighted to introduce Tristan Cousins as the newest member of the MSDS team. In this blog post Tristan introduces himself and the experience he brings to the team. I am very excited to join MS...

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jun 4

Alison has written a blog! We understand everyone’s situation is unique, experiences are never the same but awareness is the first step to addressing issues regarding inclusivity. Let’s start a conversation!

You can read the blog here: msdsmarine.com/diving-back-...

Diving Back In: Starting a Conversation for Women in Maritime Archaeology

In this blog Alison James shares a brutally honest account of the issues surrounding diving for women in maritime archaeology. I don’t know if I will ever release this blog as its deeply personal (and...

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Jun 4

We have been back out this week sampling the protective markings applied in 2023 to help us understand the longevity of the markers. Thanks to Historic England and RCE for funding this project. Thanks also to Hampshire Police who visited us and checked all the relevant permissions were in place.

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Alison James @alisonjamesmsds.bsky.social · May 23

My lovely mum is exhibiting her archaeology inspired art collection this weekend in the Peak District. If you love art and archaeology and are close by do go and see her ... there will be original art, prints and affordable pieces for every budget.

#archaeology #peakdistrict #derbyshireopenart

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · May 21

📢📢 Paid training placements!!

We are offering two 15-day internships to give those studying in relevant disciplines the opportunity to experience working in the heritage sector as part of a paid internship.

Find out more here: msdsmarine.com/paid-interns...

#archaeology #maritimeheritage

Paid Internship Opportunity 2025

Position: Marine Protection Intern Location: Holbrook, Derbyshire Bursary: £1,200.00 + accommodation and subsistence whilst on fieldwork Contract Type: 15 day paid internship Closing Date: 05/06/2025 ...

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · May 7

We are delighted to introduce Dee Donohue as the newest member of the MSDS team!

Dee has written a blog to introduce herself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...

MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · May 2

We can honestly say this is the best First Aid course we have ever attended as Ken was able to share his knowledge of first aid and relate it to the world of archaeology and the marine environment too.

Jack and Evie, the office dogs, even got a little involved!

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · May 2

Last week half our team did their First Aid at Work course (the other half are doing it next month) taught by the brilliant @fenken.bsky.social
Ken is a marine geophysicist at MSDS Marine but also volunteers for the East of England Ambulance Service and is a First Aid at Work instructor.

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Apr 30

Here’s a brief overview of the project!

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Apr 30

We are at #CIfA2025 today and tomorrow to talk about the 21CAP project we are working on with CIfA. Come and say hello!

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MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage @msdsmarine.bsky.social · Mar 28

We think @fenken.bsky.social is awesome volunteering in this way and are dead proud to have him as one of our team (and we are pretty relieved he is now in charge of all our First Aid at Work needs too)!

Conversation Kenge @fenken.bsky.social · Mar 28

On call today, so I thought I would remind you that you can volunteer as a Community First Responder. It is not difficult, it is incredibly rewarding and it genuinely saves lives.

Contact your local ambulance service for details of how to apply.

#FirstAid
#CFR
#EEAST
#Volunteering

A beardy man wearing a green polo shirt with an NHS Ambulance Service crest embroidered on it. His epaulettes identify him as a Community First Responder for the East Of England Ambulance Service

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