Watch: Australia’s Cave Rescue Squad Simulates a Sump Rescue
Get an idea of the efforts involved to rescue a cave diver beyond a sump during a recent simulation at Jenolan’s Imperial Cave.
Oceania Caving News
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Infrared Cameras to be Installed at Australia’s Naracoorte Caves
A number of infrared cameras are slated to be installed at Australia’s Naracoorte Caves National Park to allow visitors to watch the bats during their most active time; at night.
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Stalagmites Reveal Records of El Niño, Floods and Hurricanes
Newly published research analysed stalagmites from the Australian tropics to create a 2,200-year-long record of flood events that might also help predict future climate change.
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Watch: Sea Kayakers Caving in Tasmania
Check out YouTuber Ruby Gamble’s short video of her and her friends kayaking into some of the many sea caves along the East coast of Tasmania.
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Save the Date: This Summer’s 30th ASF National Conference
Ningaloo Underground, the 30th biennial Australian Speleological Federation National Conference, is scheduled to take place in Exmouth, Western Australia this summer from June 21st to 26th.
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No Takers: Australia’s Jenolan Caves Remain For Sale
The Jenolan Caves have failed to secure a private lessee, more than two years after Australia’s New South Wales government opened it up for privatization.
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Video: Auckland Underground Visits the Hidden Lava Cave
March 10, 2015 / New Zealand, OceaniaIn this episode of Auckland Underground, local caver Peter Crossley reveals one of Auckland’s most recent lava cave discoveries.
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Kiwi Cavers Work to Extend Bulmer Cavern
February 27, 2015 / New Zealand, OceaniaAn in-depth article on stuff.co.nz chronicles the efforts of New Zealand cavers who are hoping to push Bulmer Cavern to 100 kilometers (62 miles) in length.
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Vietnam and Australia Join Forces to Promote Cave Tourism
The world’s first sister caves agreement was formalized between Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and the Australian’s Margaret River Region.
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Watch: Australian Cavers Visit New Zealand
February 10, 2015 / New Zealand, OceaniaA new video by features highlights from a recent Western Australian Speleological Group caving trip to New Zealand.
