Mariano Aznar Gómez is a Catedrático de Derecho Internacional Público (Professor of Public International Law) at Universitat Jaume I. He has dedicated the last 20 years to analysing and providing legal advising on the Protection of underwater cultural heritage.

In his capacity as a legal expert, Aznar Gómez serves as counsel to governments and international organisations. He also collaborates with law firms and NGOs, applying his expertise in public international law.