ABOUT

Seahorse Cultural Resource Management Services was founded in 2001 to carry out maritime archaeological research and cultural resource management (CRM) projects in Nova Scotia. Research based projects are designed to develop an understanding of the character of submerged cultural resources in Nova Scotia. Research based projects rely on private donation, grants and volunteers to carry out the work. Consulting services for CRM projects requiring maritime archaeological specialization can also be provided on a subcontract basis through environmental or archaeological consulting firms and commercial diving companies.

Seahorse Cultural Resource Management Services director Jonathan Kyte recently carried out a marine heritage study on behalf of Saint Mary's University and the Nova Scotia Museum for the development of a marine archaeological program in Nova Scotia. Since the completion of this study the company has renewed its focus on the development of maritime archaeology through research based projects.

TEAM

Jonathan R. Kyte M.A.

Maritime Archaeologist / Director / Dive Supervisor

Since becoming a certified SCUBA diver in the early 1990s Jonathan developed a passion for history and archaeology. Jonathan obtained a B.A in Anthropology from Saint Mary’s University in 2003 followed by a M.A. from the University of Bristol in Maritime Archaeology and History in 2005. Jonathan has been working as a professional diver and archaeologist in the field of Cultural Resource Management in Nova Scotia for over fifteen years and has both terrestrial and maritime archaeological experience. Jonathan is now the company's director and principal investigator.

Robert Kyte P.Eng

Project Manager / Researcher

Robert took up SCUBA diving during the early 1970s. He soon became interested in shipwrecks and maritime history and gained initial practical experience and a lifelong interest while volunteering with the Underwater Archaeology Society of Nova Scotia during the 1980s. Now retired after over 35 years as a consultant in the field of engineering, Robert has shifted his focus to the development of maritime archaeology in Nova Scotia. As Seahorse Cultural Resource Management Services cofounder, he has primarily provided project management and research services contributing to all projects.

Rodrick Petersen B.A.

Marine Archaeologist / Commercial Diver

Roderick has been working as a terrestrial archaeologist in the CRM industry in Nova Scotia since 2007. He completed a B.A. in Archaeology from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2012. While carrying out his studies in university, he took a keen interest in SCUBA diving and underwater archaeology. After graduation, Roderick continued his studies at Holland Collage in commercial diving graduating in 2014. He has been volunteering with Seahorse Cultural Resource Management Services since then and has developed practical skills in maritime archaeology.

Matthew Foster

Archaeological Technician / Commercial Diver

Growing up Matthew had a passion for history which first brought him to Saint Mary’s University to study archaeology in the department of anthropology in 2010. After taking up SCUBA diving in 2013 his carrier interests shifted to commercial diving. He attended Holland Collage a year later and graduated in the spring of 2015.

Once Matthew learned there were opportunities in marine archaeology, he jumped in head first. Matt has volunteered with Seahorse Cultural Resource Management Services ever since and has assisted in our ongoing projects gaining more particle experience in diving and maritime archaeology along the way.