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Cave diving is a type of technical diving in which specialized SCUBA equipment is used to enable the exploration of natural or artificial caves which are at least partially filled with water.
The attraction
Water-filled caves attract divers and speleologists for several reasons:
- they are often unexplored or little explored
- they present a technical diving challenge
- they have a wide range of unique physical features such as stalactites and stalagmites
- they may contain unique flora and fauna not found elsewhere
Hazards
Cave diving is one of the most challenging and potentially dangerous kinds of diving for several reasons:
- is a form of penetration diving: in an emergency the diver cannot ascend directly to the surface but may have to swim horizontally
- the exit route may be a considerable distance and may be deep. This means the diver needs sufficient breathing gas to make the journey and deep diving risks and problems may be encountered
- the cave system may be difficult to move through: there may be narrow gaps, currents, low visibility and it may be very difficult to remain on the exit route
@innerspaceyoga I am heading back down again the end of the month I love cave diving i am like a kid tryng to deside what toy store to go in
johnneygrapa (Timothy J Thomas Sr.) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:05 -0000
@innerspaceyoga I am heading back down again the end of the month I love cave diving i am like a kid tryng to deside what toy store to go in
Hi Treasure Hunters & Metal Detectorists! ANOTHER CAVE DIVING DEATH just got published: http://trim.su/1UbY
metal_detecting (Treasure Hunter) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:17:05 -0000
Hi Treasure Hunters & Metal Detectorists! ANOTHER CAVE DIVING DEATH just got published: http://trim.su/1UbY
Grand Bahama - Grand Bahama Island - Cave Diving - Bahamas Scuba Diving | Travel & Places http://ow.ly/zzyk #scuba #diving #travel
divinglist (DivingList) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:22:01 -0000
Grand Bahama - Grand Bahama Island - Cave Diving - Bahamas Scuba Diving | Travel & Places http://ow.ly/zzyk #scuba #diving #travel
Me too! Try cliff diving first then do the cave, b/c cave is deeper in. RT @bridgetsloan: Alright i for sure want to go cave jumping now!
lcma6608 (Leticya Chantelle) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:54:58 -0000
Me too! Try cliff diving first then do the cave, b/c cave is deeper in. RT @bridgetsloan: Alright i for sure want to go cave jumping now!
Cave girl, a.k.a. Leslie Robinson, and her husband are our DOG of the Week. They both love cave diving and even... http://bit.ly/21NZKe
DUI_Diver (Kathy Long) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:59:36 -0000
Cave girl, a.k.a. Leslie Robinson, and her husband are our DOG of the Week. They both love cave diving and even... http://bit.ly/21NZKe
Wishing I was at Shark's Cove in July....watching this fun cave diving video from @divinglist http://ow.ly/zmHA
scubamatt (Matt Standal) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:51 -0000
Wishing I was at Shark's Cove in July....watching this fun cave diving video from @divinglist http://ow.ly/zmHA
alanformstone.com - Pictures and descriptions of cave diving trips in Mexico and Florida, including some of the more off the beaten track sites.
Meta Description: [ articles, information, images, photographs and pictures of Scuba and cave diving travels around the world, focusing mainly on Mexico ]
Blue Holes Foundation - Dedicated to exploration and scientific investigations of underwater caves in the Bahamas. Includes general information, photos and a list of publications. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.
Meta Description: [ A nonprofit organization dedicated to the scientific and physical exploration of blue hole caves. ]
Cave Diver's Forum - Multiple discussion boards feature gear exchange, trip reports, incident reporting and analysis, buddies and resources.
Meta Description: [ Cave Diving Online. Dedicated Cave Diver Online Forum promoting free and open discussion of anything cave diving related. ]
Cave Divers Association of Australia - The national organisation for Australia.
Meta Description: [ The official web site of the Cave Divers Association of Australia ]
Cave Diving Group - The official web site for the CDG of Great Britain.
Meta Description: [ The Home Page of the Cave Diving Group ]
Cave Diving in Greece - The exploration of Drakos and Polidrosso together with team, equipment and contact information.
Cave Diving Rocks - South Georgia enthusiast offers statistical summary of his dives, articles, photos, projects, tips, files. Includes contact form.
Meta Description: [ Informational resource on cave diving for the non-diver, diver, and cave diver which includes a cave dive story, pics, articles, dive statistics, library, music & dive video listings, and more. ]
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Cave Diving Thailand - News and information about Thailand's Cave Diving Project.
Caveboard - Discussion group covering all the various aspects of cavern cave diving worldwide. Posts, calendar, members list, advice, locations, trip reports.
Meta Description: [ A Board for Cave Divers, Cave Diving, Cavern Diving, Cavern Divers, Dry Caves, Cave Climbing and more. Cave Divers and Cave Diving is the primary focus of the site. Wreck Diving and Wreck Diver and General Scuba Diving too. ]
CDAA - Cave Divers Association of Australia.
European Karst Plain Project - The EKPP explores underwater caves, mainly in France. Projects, images, video, training information and contacts.
Meta Description: [ The EKPP (European Karst Plain Project) is the premiere European submerged cave exploration team. Utilizing DIR diving techniques, the EKPP has explored many caves to unprecendented lengths. ]
Expedition Divers - Extreme underwater video production and services. DVDs for sale, technical diving instruction, expeditions and information on available services.
German Cave Diving Mailing List - A mailing list established to promote an exchange of cave diving related issues via Internet.
Grupo de Exploracion Ox Bel Ha - Dedicated to the continued exploration of the world's largest underwater cave system and the largest cave system in the Mexican Republic, located in the Yucatan Peninsula. Includes members, history of the system, maps, FAQs, articles.
Hooked On Cave Diving - Underwater photographs of the cenotes in the Riviera Mayan region of Mexico.
Meta Description: [ cenotes ]
Jacksonville Diving - Includes guides to area locations, marine forecasts and tides, essays, photos and links.
Meta Description: [ Price guides, news, essays, and links on open-water and cavern scuba diving in Jacksonville, Florida. ]
Loco Gringo Underground - A basic introduction to safe cave diving with some nice photographs.
Meta Description: [ Basics of cave and cavern diving in Quintana Roo, Mexico: photos, hazards, training, exploration. ]
Mexico Profundo - An organisation undertaking exploration, scientific study and mapping of water filled caves and related features in México and Central America.
Meta Description: [ El Proyecto de Buceo Espeleologico México y América Central [also known as 'Mexico Profundo'] was founded by Jim Bowden in 1982 to advance knowledge of water filled caves and related features in México and Central America. Exploration includes mapping and surveying as well as a study of the ge... ]
NACD - National Association For Cave Diving based in Florida, USA.
Meta Description: [ NACD, National Association for Cave Diving Home Page ]
NSS Cave Diving Section - The main organisation for cave divers in the USA.
Meta Description: [ Home page for the
National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section (NSS-CDS),
promoting education, safety and conservation ]
Pluto Dive - Located in Playa del Carmen, Yucatan, Mexico and providing training for cenote and cavern diving. Training and dive site details, local history, pictures and accommodation options.
Quintana Roo Speleological Survey - Exploration, survey and cartography of the underwater caves of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Meta Description: [ Exploration, Survey and Cartography of the Underwater Caves of Quintana Roo Mexico ]
SMART Cave Diving Policy - Safety information from the San Marcos Area Recovery Team, National Speleological Society, USA.
Meta Description: [ SMART Divers was organized to assist public service agencies and organizations with underwater search, recovery, and crime scene investigations. ]
The Cave Diving Website - Covers what is involved, who can be a diver, when, where and how. Includes safety rules for diving in Florida and Mexico.
Meta Description: [ Your questions about cave diving
answered (including how to learn to cave dive). ]
Underwater Caves of Hungary - Information and pictures of a number of caves in Hungary.
Woodville Karst Plain Project - An organisations undertaking exploration of deep underwater caves in North Florida.
Meta Description: [ Woodville Karst Plain Project Homepage ]
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