encourage

allow

permit

prevent

alter the perception other countries have about Britain.

inspire more young people to take up archaeology.

modify the attitudes of the British to their country's history.

be a confirmation of the dangers of global warming.

damage to the sea bed has not been recorded accurately so far.

underwater research should be completed as soon as possible.

there will be little difficulty obtaining funds for research.

the project may have practical benefits for industry.

environmentally friendly

deserted

desolated

covered with green plants

to be fond of something

to be aware of something

to have a positive attitude towards something

to be extremely critical of something

the last ice age finished

the last ice age was about to start

the last ice age brought about positive changes

the last ice age finished unexpectedly

It makes use of various devices.

It has an echo sounder at the bottom of the sea.

It produces two-dimensional images of the sea floor.

It uses computers to locate pre-historic sites.

obtain approval to look for shipwrecks.

identify new species of plants and animals.

preserve the marine environment.

promote dredging in the English Channel.

resigned

amused

outraged

astonished

It can pinpoint the location of shipwrecks under the sea.

It is able to follow the course of ancient rivers.

It can measure the depth of the sea bed with accuracy.

It reveals important details of underwater topography.