MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage
@msdsmarine.bsky.social
MSDS provide an integrated approach to heritage and a wide range of services specialising in archaeological projects in a range of environments from land to sea.
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We have made a start on a maritime archaeology starter pack. It is very much a work in progress so if you would like to be added or think we should add someone please shout!
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#UKMHF2025 Next up is Ken Hamilton of @msdsmarine.bsky.social talking about #HeritageHarbours and the need for people to engage in the protection of their local area
October 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
#UKMHF2025 Next up is Ken Hamilton of @msdsmarine.bsky.social talking about #HeritageHarbours and the need for people to engage in the protection of their local area
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Good to speak at #IKUWA8 today about the essential role played by volunteer Licensees in monitoring and protecting underwater cultural heritage in England. This short film by Michael Pitts and @msdsmarine.bsky.social showcases the work of volunteers over the last 50 years - youtu.be/2LRUziYK__I?...
October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Good to speak at #IKUWA8 today about the essential role played by volunteer Licensees in monitoring and protecting underwater cultural heritage in England. This short film by Michael Pitts and @msdsmarine.bsky.social showcases the work of volunteers over the last 50 years - youtu.be/2LRUziYK__I?...
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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
August 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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...
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!
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!
July 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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!
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!
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
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
July 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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
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
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.
July 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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.
We love seeing all the brilliant places our team get to whilst doing their jobs!
A bit off the beaten track today as @msdsmarine.bsky.social work takes me to the #MaritimeHeritageTrust at #HermitageMoorings. A fabulous place to meet!
July 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We love seeing all the brilliant places our team get to whilst doing their jobs!
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.
July 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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.
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
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
July 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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
Learn more: historicengland.org.uk/images-books...
#maritimeheritage
📢 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...
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...
July 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
📢 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...
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...
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25th July, people. It's going to be AWESOME!! 🤩🤩
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
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
July 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
25th July, people. It's going to be AWESOME!! 🤩🤩
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
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
July 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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
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
📢 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
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
June 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
📢 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
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
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...
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...
msdsmarine.com
June 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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...
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...
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-...
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...
msdsmarine.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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-...
Tristan has written a blog to introduce himself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...
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-...
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...
msdsmarine.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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-...
You can read the blog here: msdsmarine.com/diving-back-...
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.
June 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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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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
#archaeology #peakdistrict #derbyshireopenart
May 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
#archaeology #peakdistrict #derbyshireopenart
📢📢 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
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 ...
msdsmarine.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
📢📢 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
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
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-...
Dee has written a blog to introduce herself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...
May 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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-...
Dee has written a blog to introduce herself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...
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.
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.
May 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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.
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.
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)!
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
Contact your local ambulance service for details of how to apply.
#FirstAid
#CFR
#EEAST
#Volunteering
March 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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)!
We were made up to see this lesson based on our protective markings project on Twinkl
The project has been incredibly important and we are delighted that it has been picked up by new audiences in this way.
See the Twinkl learning resource here: www.twinkl.com.bh/resource/bri...
The project has been incredibly important and we are delighted that it has been picked up by new audiences in this way.
See the Twinkl learning resource here: www.twinkl.com.bh/resource/bri...
www.twinkl.com.bh
March 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We were made up to see this lesson based on our protective markings project on Twinkl
The project has been incredibly important and we are delighted that it has been picked up by new audiences in this way.
See the Twinkl learning resource here: www.twinkl.com.bh/resource/bri...
The project has been incredibly important and we are delighted that it has been picked up by new audiences in this way.
See the Twinkl learning resource here: www.twinkl.com.bh/resource/bri...
We aren’t saying we have the best job in the world but… yep ok we do have the best job in the world!
It’s a beautiful day for diving on the south coast. There’s still two days left to apply to come and work with us and you too could be calling this work!
It’s a beautiful day for diving on the south coast. There’s still two days left to apply to come and work with us and you too could be calling this work!
March 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We aren’t saying we have the best job in the world but… yep ok we do have the best job in the world!
It’s a beautiful day for diving on the south coast. There’s still two days left to apply to come and work with us and you too could be calling this work!
It’s a beautiful day for diving on the south coast. There’s still two days left to apply to come and work with us and you too could be calling this work!