Cave diving is a challenge in the best of circumstances, but managing fear after a few unnerving experiences can plague even seasoned cave divers. Pierre Constant shares his insights and perspectives on the mindset in cave diving.
Hosted by the National Speleological Society - Cave Diving Section (NSS-CDS), the conference begins with a Friday evening social on May 30th from 5–9 PM at Rembert Farms, located at 13014 NW 174th St., Alachua, Florida. The main conference takes place on Saturday, May 31st, from 8 AM–4 PM, with a full day of presentations, exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
For tickets and more information, visit:
https://nsscds.org/event/2025-international-cave-diving-conference
Dragon’s Breath Cave is located in the mountainous region of northern Namibia. Parts of this mysterious cave have yet to be mapped. Technical diver and underwater photographer Stefan Pape tells of his adventure exploring the cave with the Scapehander team.
On 29 March 2024, the first-ever concert performed in a cave by technical divers took place in Plura Cave in northern Norway. Technical diving instructor Antonio Chilton has the story.
Nestled in the mountainous area of Bestwig in western Germany is the Nuttlar slate mine, which offers divers an intriguing opportunity to step into the past. Kurt Storms gives us a glimpse of the underwater passages in the mine.
If you have ever wondered how dark the earth was before humans discovered fire, then spend some time in the forest. The night arrives shortly after 6 p.m. and the sun rises around 5 a.m. In this period of time, you may feel enveloped by the darkness in this part of South Africa. Andrea Murdock Alpini shares his adventure diving the Komati Springs.
There is no doubt that Yucatán in Mexico is a fascinating region. Not only for its culture, its unique nature and wildlife or the archaeological sites of the ancient Maya, but for the simple fact that it is a cave diver’s paradise. Pierre Constant has the story.
It may be more than four years since the 2018 Thai cave rescue dominated headlines, but the recent movie and miniseries releases have generated highly emotional reactions once again. Are divers being put off cave diving, and why should any diver consider going underground? Yvonne Press takes a closer look, interviewing several divers and technical diving instructors for this report.
The desire for adventure lies in wait and entices us… On Utö, there was an unexplored mine system. Follow Anders Etander down into the darkness, where the “In Water Under Land” exploration group had the privilege of diving in a place that has been untouched for 150 years.
For a cave diver, it is always an exciting moment to be the first to dive a location that has not been visited by other divers before. The Laplet slate mine in the Belgian Ardennes was such a location for our small group of explorers.