Project Resgate Barra Sul
underwater archaeological research in the south of Florianópolis - SC
Abstract
This article presents the archaeological research conducted by the project “Resgate Barra Sul”, which seeks to identify and map archaeological sites in the south bay of Florianópolis, SC. From 2006 to 2011 the researchers developed diagnostic activities and archaeological exploration with the removal of some traces that were considered at risk of predation. For the development of this first stage of the research, magnetic prospecting methods have been used, associated with investigative dives. Besides, historical research has begun, as well as the production of didactic material to promote the knowlege of underwater archaeological heritage of Brazil.