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Nonprofit Dedicated to Conservation, Safety, and Education in Cave Diving

06/07/2026

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These mighty heroes swooped in with unstoppable strength, unmatched dedication, and the power to make every event truly legendary. 💪🤨

Their heroic efforts did not go unnoticed — the Cavengers fought tirelessly on the front lines so that you could enjoy a seamless, action-packed experience. 🤩

We are forever grateful for the incredible force they bring to every mission. We hope that having the Cavengers by your side made your experience nothing short of SUPER! 💥

🎯 Thank you CAVENGERS!! 🎯

05/26/2026

Speaker Spotlight for the 2026 International Cave Diving Conference!

Tessa Skiles is a conservationist, underwater photographer/cinematographer, and impact filmmaker dedicated to sharing the unseen realms of Florida’s freshwater systems and the threats they face. Her film credits include American Amazon (PBS Nature), The Fellowship of the Springs (Prime), Protect Our Paradise (Discover Florida), Day Zero (Prime), and numerous regional projects focused on freshwater and groundwater protection. Her work also extends beyond filmmaking into educational programming and community-centered campaigns to support groundwater conservation.

Check the link in our bio to register!

05/22/2026

You don't want to miss the 2026 International Cave Diving Conference! Friday night we'll have the pleasure of Lamar Hires and Woody Jasper telling us stories from their combined century of cave diving experience. Saturday we'll have Dr. Chris Werner, Jon Lillestolen, Dr. Frauke Tillmans, Tessa Skiles, James Mott, Bryan Buescher, Fletcher Jacob, Fino BP and Brent Kiomall speaking. If you can't make it, you can still enter to win our amazing grand prizes. This year we are giving away $5000 of Dive Rite credit and a Seacraft GO! Check the link in our bio for more info!

05/13/2026

Speaker Spotlight for the 2026 International Cave Diving Conference!

Dr. Frauke Tillmans holds a degree in Neuroscience, and a Ph.D. in Human Biology from the University of Ulm, Germany. She oversees research initiatives in diving injury and fatality monitoring, population health, and diving physiology including acute diving injuries as well as long-term health effects of extreme exposures. She is an avid diver, dive safety officer, and dive instructor. Her experience spans recreational, technical, rebreather, scientific, and public safety diving. Throughout her scientific career she has participated in numerous projects covering a variety of medical aspects in recreational, professional, and military diving. Since leaving a position at the German Naval Medical Institute in 2019 to relocate to the United States, she has become DAN’s point of contact for global scientific collaborations and is in charge of DAN’s research grant program and STEM-focused internship program, inspiring young scientists and prospective physicians to pursue a career in diving and hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Tillmans is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a visiting scientist at the University of California, San Diego.

05/11/2026

You won’t want to miss the stories Woody Jasper and Lamar Hires will share from their combined century of cave diving experience on June 5th during the International Cave Diving Conference Social.

Join us at this year’s ICDC at Rembert Farms in Alachua, Florida. Along with an outstanding lineup of speakers, there’ll be pizza, beer, barbecue, prizes, and plenty of time to connect with others in the cave diving community.

05/10/2026

If you’re heading to the National Speleological Society - Cave Diving Section Conference this June, we’ll be there too.

Fino and Brent are speaking about Divers Atlas: what we’ve been building and how divers are using it to get a better sense of cave sites before they get in.

If you’re diving caves, this is for you.

Come find us after the session. We’d love to show you what we’re working on and hear how you approach a site.

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📸 Kate Sage & Brent Dives

05/08/2026

There is still plenty of time to get chances to win both of our fantastic Grand Prize raffles! Check the links in our bio to enter to win a Seacraft GO!, $5000 from Dive Rite , and to register for the International Cave Diving Conference!

Remember, members get a discount on Conference registration and we will be giving away a ton of prizes donated by our amazing sponsors.

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05/04/2026

Tomorrow, May 5th, is the last day to get a free shirt when you register for the 2026 International Cave Diving Conference! Check the link in our bio or comments to register now, remember that members get a discount on Conference registration!

05/01/2026

Speaker Spotlight for the 2026 International Cave Diving Conference!

Jon Lillestolen is a seasoned diver and explorer who specializes in sump exploration—the challenging discipline of blending dry caving with cave diving to discover new passages. He has dedicated his career to large-scale projects aimed at unlocking the secrets of the deepest caves in the Western Hemisphere, as well as extensive systems throughout the Appalachian Mountains. Beyond exploration, Jon leverages his specialized skillset to assist emergency agencies with technical and cave rescues across Tennessee and Virginia. Most recently, he applied these decades of experience to help navigate the unique complexities of a high-stakes flooded mine rescue in West Virginia.

04/30/2026

How would this awesome print of Catfish Hotel look in your home? Guy Bryant donated this 20"x30" metal print to be given away at the International Cave Diving Conference. The only way to win this, along with other great door prizes is to be there! Our grand prize raffles are able to won buy anyone, even if you aren't there. Check the links in the comments for registration and grand prize raffles!

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295 NW Commons Loop, Suite 115/317
Lake City, FL
32055

Telephone

(850) 284-1849

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