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Cave Conservation and Management Section of the National Speleological SocietyProvides a central clearinghouse for research, expertise, and information. Offers a newsletter, membership benefits, the CCMS constitution, bylaws, minutes, and future events. |
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California Underground Online ExhibitsAn overview of the formation of caves, cave conservation, photography and wildlife together with local educational resources. Diagrams, pictures and slide shows. |
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Greater Allentown GrottoA chapter of the National Speleological Society dedicated to the study and conservation of caves and their natural contents. |
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Orpheus Caving ClubEstablished in 1949 to promote scientific study and exploration within the Peak District and abroad. Includes meet schedule, photos, cottage information and contacts. |
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Meramec CavernsFeatures 80-minute tour and is accessible to disabled. Includes schedule, rates, photos, gift shop, restaurant, motel and campground. Outdoor activities include riverboat rides, float trips and panning for gold. Located at Stanton. |
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The Vulcan Speo ClubBased in Craiova. Includes photo album. |
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Jamaican CavesImages, history, exploration and surveying information of caves in Jamaica. |
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Biospeleology: The Biology of Caves, Karst and GroundwaterProvides links to a number of sites, sponsored by the Texas Natural Science Center at the University of Texas at Austin. |
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Caving From SpadoutArticles on the terminology, techniques and gear used for caving. Discussion boards, editable information, feedback and links. |
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DIR-Mexico - Cave Diving Training and Guiding in MexicoDIR Mexico provides quality cave diving instruction, training and guiding in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. GUE and NACD cave courses and instruction. |
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East Tennessee GrottoEstablished in 1956 and affiliated with the National Speleological Society. Includes information about cave rescue and conservation, meetings, photo gallery and contacts. |
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CNCC Technical GroupContains information about safety and testing of Eco-hangers, locations of projects, and contact information. |
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Nittany GrottoChapter of the National Speleological Society meets at Penn State University. Includes contact information, calendar of events, publications and photo gallery. |
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| 14 |
Morley Potholing ClubBased around Leeds, West Yorkshire and mainly caving in the Dales. Newsletter, gallery, meet information, contacts and club history. |
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The Choranche CavesWalkways follow an underground river, below a 300m cliff face. Located in the heart of the Vercors. |
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Sheffield University Speleological Society (SUSS)Conducts regular trips to the Peaks and Yorkshire Dales. Lists committees, meeting schedule, recommended equipment and contacts. |
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AE Vertigo Mexico - Espeleologia CavingPromotes exploration, study and conservation. Offers training and trips. Bilingual Spanish/English. |
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| 18 |
BlueDome Mountain Rescue CouncilInformation of the cave rescue structure of the UK. |
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| 19 |
Flickr: Cavers, Caves & Caving PhotosDedicated to caving photos. Discussion limited to group members. |
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| 20 |
Aillwee CaveFormation including the Praying Hands. Located in the Burren near Galway. |
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| 21 |
Wookey Hole CavesFamous caves in the Mendip hills, Somerset. |
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| 22 |
Commander Cody Caving ClubNSS grotto based in the Delaware Valley. Dedicated to exploration, study and conservation. Includes calendar of events, contacts, meeting and membership information, photo gallery and links. |
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| 23 |
Biological Investigations of Diana NorthupPublications and other information on cave microbiology research at sites including Lechuguilla cave and Cueva de Villa Luz. |
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| 24 |
Cave BiologyDr Jayant Biswas describes his research into biospeleology, the branch of science that deals with the study of cave organisms, and provides a forum, image gallery and newsletter. |
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Manawatu Speleological Group (MSG)Based in Palmerston North. Meetings have included pot-luck teas, slide or video shows, SRT practice and social outings. Includes meeting and contact information. |
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HDS SystemsThe lithium powered LED Action Light, suitable for emergency cave lighting. |
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| 27 |
Devon Cave Rescue OrganisationDiary, callout information, journal and practice meets. |
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UIS International Speleo CalendarEvents around the world. |
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| 29 |
Cave CoursesDiving courses for various levels of skill and experience from this company based in Lake City, Florida, USA. |
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Blue Holes FoundationDedicated 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. |
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Central Alabama GrottoFeatures contacts, upcoming trips, photos and links. |
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| 32 |
Ferret on TourA collection of photos from the South West of England. |
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Reading University Caving ClubAffiliated with the National Caving Association and BCRA. Includes calendar of events, articles about safety and gear, photos and contacts. |
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B C Cave RescueRescue and training service of organized caving in British Columbia, Canada. |
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Woodward CaveIncludes description of guided tour, rates, hours, map and directions, souvenir store and campground. Located east of State College. |
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HR3 Home PageAn NSS affiliated survey team called HR cubed. Survey news, history, membership list, accomplishments. |
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Nick's Bat PagesA homepage with details of personal bat watching and resources for bat lovers. Based around Yorkshire, UK. |
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Northern Indiana GrottoActive in conservation, photography and mapping. Includes calendar of events, newsletter, photos and contact information. |
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Loyalhanna GrottoChapter of NSS since 1987. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania and meets monthly in Apollo. Includes safety tips, equipment checklist, membership application and contacts. |
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| 40 |
Bats and RabiesInformation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
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Bill Storage - SpeleologyPhotographs and articles dealing with speleology and cave exploration. |
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| 42 |
American Caving AccidentsA compendium of accident and safety incident reports from the North American caving community, published by the National Speleological Society. |
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Inside ChiquibulInteractive tour of Chiquibul, Central America by National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez. |
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Eisriesenwelt WerfenThe world's largest ice cave located in Salzburg, Austria. |
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U.S. Cavers ForumDiscussion forums including caving, the NSS, the study of speleology, cave conservation and management, bats and gear. |
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| 46 |
Lake Shasta CavernsFeatures combination boat and bus ride to the entrance. Includes photographs of formations, history, direction map, hours and area activities. Gift shop and gem mining on premises. Located in O'Brien. |
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Durham Bat GroupReports and schedule of events. Includes a range of information on the various local species, sounds, detectors and lamps. |
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| 48 |
Dave Clucas Caving WebsiteInformation on caving in Mulu and Papua, New Guinea, including expedition reports and photos. |
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Wisdom Li-Lion BatteryManufacturer of li-ion battery mineral lamps, carbides and mining lamps. Technical details, advice and trading information. |
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| 50 |
ACE Caving ExperienceOffers beginner and intermediate trips in the Allegheny Mountains of Eastern West Virginia. Includes prices, location and contact information. |
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| 51 |
Scotts Bat HousesOffers free bat house plans; information and links. |
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Northeastern Cave ConservancyCommitted to preservation, study, management and acquisition of karst areas. Includes newsletters, meeting minutes, Board of Directors Manual, management plans, membership and contact information. |
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Highland Caving GroupFounded in 1954 in Sydney and member of ASF. Dedicated to exploration, surveying and scientific research. Includes list of projects, calendar of events, photo gallery and contacts. |
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University of Newcastle Caving ClubOffers trips in the Yorkshire Dales. Includes Constitution, calendar of events, trip reports, message board and contact information. |
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Pig Roast 2000A web album of shots from Snedegar's and Bone Cave taken during a Memorial Day Weekend trip to West Virginia. |
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The Self Rescue Group Reading RoomArticles on cave safety, accidents, injuries and self rescue techniques. |
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Dayton Underground GrottoFormed in 1992 for cave exploration and conservation. Includes calendar of events, contacts, newsletter, photos, library holdings and message board. |
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InglesportRenowned UK caving mail order specialist based in Ingleton, Yorkshire. |
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Incredible BatsIntroduction to popular myths. Offering presentations featuring live Egyptian fruit bats, with contacts for pricing and availability at locations in Illinois. |
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University of Texas GrottoChapter of the NSS. Includes its history, a calendar of events, training sessions and articles about safety and conservation. Located in Austin. |
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Menasha Ridge Press Caving TitlesPublishers of Caving Practice and Equipment and Vercors Caves. |
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| 62 |
Cave Divers Association of AustraliaThe national organisation for Australia. |
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Melbourne University Mountaineering ClubStudent club undertaking occasional caving trips. |
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Caving Suppliers in the U.S.List of suppliers for US cavers. |
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Northern Pennine ClubBased in the Yorkshire Dales, UK and founded in 1946. Includes membership details, a meeting schedule, a roster of officers, archives, resource links, and contact information. |
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Cave Dive FloridaOffer NACD/NSS-CDS and IANTD cave dive training and other technical diving courses. Includes course information, teaching philosophy and guestbook. Based in High Springs, North Florida, USA. |
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Bonnechere CavesOffering guided tours that leave every twenty minutes and last approximately forty five minutes to one hour. Includes a schedule, rates, photos, articles and directions to the location in Eganville, Ontario. |
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European Karst Plain ProjectThe EKPP dives primarily in Frane using DIR diving techniques. Project information, training, history, images and videos. |
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Cave Photography TipsGeneral advice for the beginner and advanced photographer. |
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Caves of South WalesPhotographs, video and descriptions of the major caves of South Wales with maps showing their location and an interactive cave survey of Dan Yr Ogof. |
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UK Cave Conservation Emergency FundSupports projects which further the conservation of caves and cave features including historic mines, caves and other places of speleological interest within the United Kingdom. |
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Surrey Bat GroupInformation for bat workers, gallery of roasting sites, contacts for membership, building and development problems. |
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Gruppo Puglia Grotte onlusFeatures exploration trips and scientific studies. Includes list of courses offered, events, library catalog, membership roster and contact information. [Italian and English]. |
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Linville CavernsOffers 30-minute tours. Includes admission fees, hours, history, photo gallery, area attractions, directions and contact information. Located in Marion. |
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Speläoclub Berlin (SCB)Involved in surveying projects in Switzerland, Thuringia and Bavaria. Includes list of publications, accommodations and contact information. [German and English]. |
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Stump Cross CavernsShow cave in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK. |
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Nottingham University Caving ClubOffers trips to Yorkshire, Wales and Somerset. Includes calendar of events, photos and contact information. |
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World Cave DatabaseA list of long and deep caves from all around the world. Listed by depth, length and country. |
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Imperial College Caving ClubBased in London. Offers weekend trips in the UK, training sessions, and expeditions to France and Slovenia. Includes trip reports, meeting schedule and contact information. |
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The Gangsta MappersInformal group throughout mid-Atlantic states devoted to cartography projects in Virginia and West Virginia. Includes summaries of current and past trips, photos and contact information. Password required to access websheets and schedule of events. |
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San Bernardino Cave Rescue TeamInformation on this California, USA based organisation. |
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Caves Of Arcy-sur-CureMedium and late palaeolithic age site in northern France, between Auxerre and Avallon. Features paintings of mammoths and decorated rooms . Includes virtual tour, hours, admission fees and directions. [French and English] |
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BatsGeneral information about the species in the state. Wildlife notebook article from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. |
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Speleoclub Avalon: The Yellow Pages of Caving in BelgiumCaving mostly in the Ardennes region. Overview of activities, project reports, expedition reports, photo galleries, technical pages, Belgian Cave Guide and details of caving, and caves, in Belgium. [Dutch and English]. |
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Moscow University Speleo PageFeatures article about the karst area of Kugitangtau and photos. Includes contact information. |
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Matienzo CavesFeatures details of an expedition to this system located in Cantabria, northern Spain. Includes an overview of activities and a bibliography. |
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Show Caves of PolandDetailed information about Polish show caves. Alphabetical index, clickable map, geology and literature index. |
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H2O Pro DivingSpecialising in Cavern and Cave Diving and based in the village of, Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Guided dives, training, all levels of certification. |
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SpekulBased at the University of Leuven. Offers exploration and training sessions. Contains calendar of events, photographs of expeditions and contacts. [Flemish and English]. |
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| 90 |
NSS Paleontology SectionNational Speleological Society organization for cavers interested in the study of fossils featured. |
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Diamond CavernsOffers one-hour guided tour. Includes hours, rates, history, geology, map directions and contact information. Gift shop on premises. Located in Park City. |
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| 92 |
Michigan Interlakes GrottoBased in Union Lake and is a chapter of the National Speleological Society. Promotes exploration and conservation. Includes upcoming events, meeting and membership information, photos, store and contacts. |
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Croatian Speleological ServerLinks for Croatia and the world. |
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Tennessee Central Basin GrottoIn Murfreesboro and affiliated with NSS since 1961. Dedicated to exploration, conservation, cave rescue training and surveying. Includes meeting and contact information, upcoming events and photos. |
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Cavechat.orgNSS discussion forum for US cavers including sections for cave diving, news, conservation, equipment, photography, rescue and surveying. |
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| 96 |
Sligo Grotto of the NSSBased in Maryland and chapter since 1970. Dedicated to conservation, protection, exploration and surveying. No fixed meeting dates and locations. Includes newsletter, photo album, membership and contact information. |
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| 97 |
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: LeptospirosisFeatures cause, symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, prevention, risk factors, and complications. |
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| 98 |
German Cave Diving Mailing ListA mailing list established to promote an exchange of cave diving related issues via Internet. |
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| 99 |
Spelaelogical Dauna GroupAims promote formation, cultural and publishing activities. Includes summaries of classes offered, trip reports, project details and contact information. [Italian and English]. |
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National Caves AssociationA directory of show caves and caverns in the US. |
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