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> [...] crews would be prohibited from filming most of the spectacular things that might be found for ethical reasons. Could you explain this?

• AlotOfReading 4y ago
  Archaeologists and anthropologists are required to treat remains, cultural artifacts and funeral goods in particular with 'dignity and respect' by professional ethical norms. That's a legal requirement that's taken very seriously in many American countries to boot. What that means in practical terms is that we typically avoid taking pictures or doing procedures that aren't strictly necessary for research and engage in a complicated process called consultation to find related descendents to get their permission for various things/do repatriation of artifacts and remains. Unfortunately the finds we can't show are also the ones media and laypeople are the most interested in.
  • hetspookjee 4y ago
    I am very happy that community holds such a high standard. What surprises me sometimes is that the quite some deepsea diving communities in research does not uphold such ethical standards. Whenever I see footage of diving boats with 15K lumen lights shining on deep sea animals I cringe a bit.
    • jfim 4y ago
      Not knowing anything about this, do deep sea animals have the ability to perceive light? If not, the light would be harmless unless I'm missing something.
      • frosted-flakes 4y ago
        Some definitely do, otherwise anglerfish wouldn't have the dangling lightbulb as a lure.
      • fbanon 4y ago
        >Not knowing anything about this Correct >do deep sea animals have the ability to perceive light They do