The Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities (Greek: Εφορεία Εναλίων Αρχαιοτήτων, romanized: Eforeía Enalíon Archaiotíton) is a department within the Greek Ministry of Culture responsible for underwater archaeology.
[1] Permission from the EUA is needed to conduct surveys and photography dives on architectural structures, such as shipwrecks, in Greek waters.
The EUA itself is also responsible for the discovery, exploration, and maintenance of underwater activities.
[1] The Ephorate operates two regional offices, based in Thessaloniki and Heraklion.
[1] In 2003, the Ephorate was given jurisdiction over all wrecks of ships and aircraft more than fifty years old.