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The evolution of underwater cave exploration has expanded through the use of new technologies, increased availability of reliable equipment and globally available training experiences. World record penetration dives of two decades past are conducted as routine excursions today. Exploration has moved out of vast open passages into tight, secluded sites, highly technical expeditions, remote locations and sump dives to previously unimaginable depths. Beyond stretching the limits of human endeavor, cave diving exploration has joined the ranks of serious “technical diving.” Three factors have contributed to increased range and productivity within cave diving exploration: global availability of training and mentoring, improved quality and availability of cave diving and life support equipment, and the development of advanced technologies for exploration and survey.

The evolution of underwater cave exploration has been rapidly expanded through the use of new technologies, increased availability of reliable equipment and globally available training experiences. World record penetration dives of two decades past are now being conducted as routine excursions in a cave-diving class. Exploration has moved from wide open passages into tight, secluded sites, highly technical expeditions, remote locations, and sump dives to previously unimaginable depths. Beyond stretching the limits of human endeavor, cave-diving exploration has joined the ranks of serious “technical diving.” Three factors have contributed to increased range and productivity within cave-diving exploration: global availability of training and mentoring, improved quality and availability of cave-diving equipment, and the development of advanced technologies for exploration.