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Legal precedent of the Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes shipwreck recovery

The 2012 legal victory of Spain against Odyssey Marine Exploration established a critical precedent for state immunity regarding underwater cultural heritage. This case effectively curtailed private salvage operations on sovereign shipwrecks, reinforcing international legal protections for historical maritime assets.

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