Some parts of the islands are off limits to visitors to protect nesting sites.

The conservancy will also develop its own preservation strategies to protect significant sites.

Q. Is the public becoming more aware of the need to protect archaeological sites?

Listed building status is used widely in the country to protect historic sites and has been applied to around half a million buildings.

He issued the first modern laws in Europe to protect, defend and preserve archaeological sites.

It was established in the late 1980s to protect sites that were designated as among the most significant natural areas in the state.

Scientists say they have also been assured that Britain will use the military to protect sites, if necessary.

The park also has established rigid rules that will protect sites for future divers.

Federal law protects such sites and artifacts on public land.

Already, France has some 6,000 local associations dedicated to protecting historical sites.