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New Book Goes Underground in Arabia
September 8, 2012 / Saudi Arabia, AsiaA recently released book by caver John Pint, follows his twenty-five-year of explorations in the deep dark passages under Saudi Arabia. Titled Underground in Arabia, the story begins in 1983 …
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This Week on CaveChat: September 1st – 7th, 2012 Edition
September 7, 2012 / By David GrimesCaveChat.org is the official forum of the National Speleological Society. Since its creation in 2005 CaveChat has quickly become the go to place for everything related to caving. With more …
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International Subterranean Biology Conference Wrapping Up in Slovakia
Scientists from over 20 countries have been in Slovakia this week, attending the 21st International Conference on Subterranean Biology (ICSB). The conference, which occurs every two years, is the premier …
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Ask Cavers: What is the Neatest Thing You’ve Found in a Cave?
September 5, 2012You never know what you’re going to find in a cave, even if it’s one you visited before. All sorts of different things are hidden in the dark, from the …
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No Recreational Diving at Florida’s Wakulla Springs
September 5, 2012 / Florida, United States, North AmericaThis past Tuesday officials from the Florida Park Service announced that the 26-year-old policy to prohibit recreational cave diving at Florida’s Wakulla Springs will remain in effect, despite the recent …
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New Book Released on Tennessee’s Snail Shell Cave
September 4, 2012 / Tennessee, United States, North AmericaA new book on Tennessee’s Snail Shell Cave has just been released. Written by cavers Larry E. Matthews and Bob Biddix, the book contains the complete story of the exploration …
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Poll: How many caving organizations do you belong to?
September 3, 2012With hundred of different caving organizations throughout the world, some cavers seem to have a long list of organizations they belong to. Still other cavers have chosen not to align …
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Jewel Cave Hosts Cave Workshop for Teachers
September 3, 2012 / South Dakota, United States, North AmericaJewel Cave National Monument and the University of Sioux Falls (USF) are teaming up to hold an educational workshop for teachers, entitled Explore and Discover Cave Education. Based on Project …
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Month in Review: August 2012’s Must Read News
September 2, 2012The end of summer August means that it’s time for a review of the top ten most popular news items on Caving News in the past month. This look back …
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Timpanogos Cave Drops Shuttle System Proposals
September 1, 2012 / Utah, United States, North AmericaTimpanogos Cave National Monument announced on Friday that proposed visitor center development plans which included a shuttle system are no longer believed to be feasible. An environmental assessment/general management plan …
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This Week on CaveChat: August 25th – 31th, 2012 Edition
August 31, 2012 / By David GrimesCaveChat.org is the official forum of the National Speleological Society. Since its creation in 2005 CaveChat has quickly become the go to place for everything related to caving. With more …
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Closest Relatives of Blind Australian Cave Fish Found in Madagascar
August 30, 2012 / Madagascar, Africa, Australia, OceaniaA team of researchers studying blind cave fish have discovered that two groups of fish, now separated Indian Ocean, are each other’s closest relatives. The team, made up of researchers …
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Cavers Continue to Discover Scotland’s Underground Secrets
August 29, 2012 / Scotland, United Kingdom, EuropeScottish cavers are celebrating the rare discovery of a number of new caves near Appin, in Argyll. The cavers, members of the Grampian Speleological Group, found around 200 meters (656 …
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Ask Cavers: Which are the Best Coveralls?
August 29, 2012In response to this week’s poll on the use of coveralls while caving, UK caver Roger Jones wanted to know which coveralls are the best? What are the best coveralls …
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Cavers Push World’s Second Deepest Cave Even Further
Cavers on expedition at Sarma Cave in the Arabika Massif of Abkhazia, have pushed it some 70 meters (230 feet) beyond the previous deepest point of -1760 meters (-5774 feet) …
