Sports > Caving > Cave Diving
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. It is an extension of the more common sport of caving, but is much more rarely practised because of the skills and equipment required, and because of the high potential risks.
Despite these risks, water-filled caves attract cavers and speleologists due to their often unexplored nature, and present divers with a technical diving challenge. Caves often have a wide range of unique physical features, such as stalactites and stalagmites, and can contain unique flora and fauna not found elsewhere.
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alanformstone.com [more]
Pictures and descriptions of cave diving trips in Mexico and Florida, including some of the more off the beaten track sites.
http://alanformstone.com/
Pictures and descriptions of cave diving trips in Mexico and Florida, including some of the more off the beaten track sites.
http://alanformstone.com/
Blue Holes Foundation [more]
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.
http://www.blueholes.org/
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.
http://www.blueholes.org/
Cave Divers Association of Australia [more]
The national organisation for Australia.
http://www.cavedivers.com.au/
The national organisation for Australia.
http://www.cavedivers.com.au/
Cave Diving Group [more]
The official web site for the CDG of Great Britain.
http://www.cavedivinggroup.org.uk
The official web site for the CDG of Great Britain.
http://www.cavedivinggroup.org.uk
Cave Diving in Greece [more]
The exploration of Drakos and Polidrosso together with team, equipment and contact information.
http://www.cavediving.gr
The exploration of Drakos and Polidrosso together with team, equipment and contact information.
http://www.cavediving.gr
Cave Diving Rocks [more]
South Georgia enthusiast offers statistical summary of his dives, articles, photos, projects, tips, files. Includes contact form.
http://awooten.1afm.com/mysite/index.html
South Georgia enthusiast offers statistical summary of his dives, articles, photos, projects, tips, files. Includes contact form.
http://awooten.1afm.com/mysite/index.html
Caveboard [more]
Discussion group covering all the various aspects of cavern and cave diving worldwide. Posts, calendar, members list, advice, locations, trip reports.
http://www.caveboard.com
Discussion group covering all the various aspects of cavern and cave diving worldwide. Posts, calendar, members list, advice, locations, trip reports.
http://www.caveboard.com
European Karst Plain Project [more]
The EKPP dives primarily in Frane using DIR diving techniques. Project information, training, history, images and videos.
http://www.ekpp.org/
The EKPP dives primarily in Frane using DIR diving techniques. Project information, training, history, images and videos.
http://www.ekpp.org/
Florida Cave Diving [more]
Information on cave diving in the North Central Florida springs area and Mexico. Pictures, descriptions and links.
http://www.geocities.com/cavedivingx2/index.html
Information on cave diving in the North Central Florida springs area and Mexico. Pictures, descriptions and links.
http://www.geocities.com/cavedivingx2/index.html
German Cave Diving Mailing List [more]
A mailing list established to promote an exchange of cave diving related issues via Internet.
http://cave.lawo.de/jbohnert/mailinglist.htm
A mailing list established to promote an exchange of cave diving related issues via Internet.
http://cave.lawo.de/jbohnert/mailinglist.htm
Hooked On Cave Diving [more]
Underwater photographs of the cenotes in the Riviera Mayan region of Mexico.
http://www.scubadr333.com
Underwater photographs of the cenotes in the Riviera Mayan region of Mexico.
http://www.scubadr333.com
Loco Gringo Underground [more]
A basic introduction to safe cave diving with some nice photographs.
http://locogringo.com/cavediving/
A basic introduction to safe cave diving with some nice photographs.
http://locogringo.com/cavediving/
Mexico Profundo [more]
An organisation undertaking exploration, scientific study and mapping of water filled caves and related features in México and Central America.
http://www.mexicoprofundo.org/
An organisation undertaking exploration, scientific study and mapping of water filled caves and related features in México and Central America.
http://www.mexicoprofundo.org/
NACD [more]
National Association For Cave Diving based in Florida, USA.
http://www.safecavediving.com
National Association For Cave Diving based in Florida, USA.
http://www.safecavediving.com
NSS Cave Diving Section [more]
The main organisation for cave divers in the USA.
http://www.nsscds.com/
The main organisation for cave divers in the USA.
http://www.nsscds.com/
Pluto Dive [more]
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.
http://www.plutodive.com/index_english.htm
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.
http://www.plutodive.com/index_english.htm
Quiet Diver [more]
A blog about seeking excellence in cave diving in Mexico. Photos, surveys and information on equipment, diet, fitness and training.
http://www.quietdiver.com
A blog about seeking excellence in cave diving in Mexico. Photos, surveys and information on equipment, diet, fitness and training.
http://www.quietdiver.com
Quintana Roo Speleological Survey [more]
The Survey and Cartography of The Underwater Caves of Quintana Roo Mexico. Includes exploration reports, surveys, descriptions, maps and contact info.
http://www.caves.org/project/qrss/
The Survey and Cartography of The Underwater Caves of Quintana Roo Mexico. Includes exploration reports, surveys, descriptions, maps and contact info.
http://www.caves.org/project/qrss/
SMART Cave Diving Policy [more]
Safety information from the San Marcos Area Recovery Team, National Speleological Society, USA.
http://www.smartdivers.com
Safety information from the San Marcos Area Recovery Team, National Speleological Society, USA.
http://www.smartdivers.com
The Cave Diving Website [more]
Covers what is involved, who can be a diver, when, where and how. Includes safety rules for diving in Florida and Mexico.
http://www.cavediving.com/
Covers what is involved, who can be a diver, when, where and how. Includes safety rules for diving in Florida and Mexico.
http://www.cavediving.com/
Underwater Caves of Hungary [more]
Information and pictures of a number of caves in Hungary.
http://www.cavediver.ini.hu
Information and pictures of a number of caves in Hungary.
http://www.cavediver.ini.hu
Woodville Karst Plain Project [more]
An organisations undertaking exploration of deep underwater caves in North Florida.
http://www.wkpp.org/
An organisations undertaking exploration of deep underwater caves in North Florida.
http://www.wkpp.org/
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