Caving, Caving Guide Jobs & Companies

• Biospeleology - Illinois Natural History Survey web site. Within caves a diverse biota may be found, exhibiting varying degrees of adaptation to the subterranean environment. Information and links about cave habitats and fauna, as well as cave protection and related topics.
• Anchialine Caves and Cave Fauna - Research on the diversity, significance and distribution of cave animals in anchialine caves -- coastal caves formed in limestone or volcanic rock and flooded with seawater.
• Biological Investigations of Diana Northup - Publications and other information on cave microbiology research at sites including Lechuguilla cave and Cueva de Villa Luz.
• Biospeleology in Romania - About past and present cave biology research in Romania, including information about specific caves.
• Biospeleology: The Biology of Caves, Karst and Groundwater - Provides links to a number of sites, sponsored by the Texas Natural Science Center at the University of Texas at Austin.
• Cave Biology - Dr 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.
• Cave Biota - Video clips of cave organisms and interviews with scientists about cave biology, with transcripts in English, Spanish and Chinese
• The Cave Life Page - Photographs of cave organisms.
• Caving Canada: Biospeleology in Canada and on the WWW - Includes a directory of biospeleology researchers worldwide, Canadian cave biology directory, and many internet links.
• Groundwater Biology - Exhaustive collection of information about groundwater and cave biology. Checklist and bibliography for most taxa, distribution maps, images and useful links. Updated regularly.
• Island Karst Research - Studies of bats and other cave biota on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
• Map of Biodiversity Levels of Karst Landforms in the United States - Summarizes evaluations of biodiversity associated with caves and related features. [jpeg image]
• Mexico Biospeleology - Reports from field investigations of biology in the underwater caves of northern Mexico.
• Missouri Cave Critters - Descriptions of bats, cave fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrate fauna found in Missouri caves.
• Missouri Cave Life - Photos of some of the 800 different species of animals recorded in Missouri caves, only about 64 of which are truly cave-adapted troglobites. Also includes photos of cave gates built to conserve cave life and other resources.
• Movile Cave - About the Movile cave, a unique and fragile underground environment near the Black Sea in Romania, a cave whose evolution is driven by chemosynthesis, with special emphasis on cave biota and ecology.
• North American Biospeleology Newsletter - Publication of the Biology section of the National Speleological Society of America providing information about cave biology news and research in biospeleology.

Cave Diving

• alanformstone.com - Pictures and descriptions of cave diving trips in Mexico and Florida, including some of the more off the beaten track sites.
• Blue Holes Foundation - Dedicated 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.
• Cave Divers Association of Australia - The national organization for Australia.
• Cave Diver's Forum - Multiple discussion boards feature gear exchange, trip reports, incident reporting and analysis, buddies and resources.
• Cave Diving Group - The official web site for the CDG of Great Britain.
• Cave Diving in Greece - The exploration of Drakos and Polidrosso together with team, equipment and contact information.
• Cave Diving Rocks - South Georgia enthusiast offers statistical summary of his dives, articles, photos, projects, tips, files. Includes contact form.
• The Cave Diving Website - Covers what is involved, who can be a diver, when, where and how. Includes safety rules for diving in Florida and Mexico.
• Caveboard - Discussion group covering all the various aspects of cavern and cave diving worldwide. Posts, calendar, members list, advice, locations, trip reports.
• CDAA - Cave Divers Association of Australia.
• European Karst Plain Project - The EKPP dives primarily in France using DIR diving techniques. Project information, training, history, images and videos.
• Florida Cave Diving - Information on cave diving in the North Central Florida springs area and Mexico. Pictures, descriptions and links.
• German Cave Diving Mailing List - A mailing list established to promote an exchange of cave diving related issues via Internet.
• Grupo de Exploracion Ox Bel Ha - Dedicated to the continued exploration of the world's largest underwater cave system and the largest cave system in the Mexican Republic, located in the Yucatan Peninsula. Includes members, history of the system, maps, FAQs, articles.
• Hooked On Cave Diving - Underwater photographs of the cenotes in the Riviera Mayan region of Mexico.
• Loco Gringo Underground - A basic introduction to safe cave diving with some nice photographs.
• Mexico Profundo - An organization undertaking exploration, scientific study and mapping of water filled caves and related features in Mexico and Central America.
• NACD - National Association For Cave Diving based in Florida, USA.
• NSS Cave Diving Section - The main organization for cave divers in the USA.
• Pluto Dive - Located in Playa del Carmen, Yucatan, Mexico and providing training for cenote and cavern diving. Training and dive site details, local history, pictures and accommodation options.
• Quiet Diver - A blog about seeking excellence in cave diving in Mexico. Photos, surveys and information on equipment, diet, fitness and training.
• Quintana Roo Speleological Survey - The Survey and Cartography of The Underwater Caves of Quintana Roo Mexico. Includes exploration reports, surveys, descriptions, maps and contact info.
• SMART Cave Diving Policy - Safety information from the San Marcos Area Recovery Team, National Speleological Society, USA.
• Underwater Caves of Hungary - Information and pictures of a number of caves in Hungary.
• Woodville Karst Plain Project - An organizations undertaking exploration of deep underwater caves in North Florida.

Cave Photography

• aditnow.co.uk - Photographs of UK mines and quarries for explorers, historians and industrial archaeologists. Includes public forum, mine search, videos, dictionary and exploration information.
• Brett Wakeman's Photography - Image galleries featuring Australian Caves, mainly of Buchan, Victoria and Mt Eccles, Victoria.
• California Underground - A guide to understanding the art and craft of underground photography.
• Cave And Mine Photography - Twelve good photos from Paul Deakin,a UK based professional caver.
• Cave Photography Tips - General advice for the beginner and advanced photographer.
• Caves Lighting Up The Darkness - Quality photographs and equipment information from Slovenian caver Peter Gedei.
• Darklight Imagery Caves - Features galleries of photos of Kentucky and Tennessee caves. Includes flashbulb information.
• Ferret on Tour - A collection of photos from the South West of England.
• Gavin Newman Photography - Photographs from this internationally known cave and cave diving photographer.
• Innermost Imagery - Five galleries of pictures together with technical and practical tips.
• Inside Chiquibul - Interactive tour of Chiquibul, Central America by National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez.
• Piatra Altarului - A collection of pictures from Altar Cave, Romania.
• Scanning and Image Preparation - Advice on getting photographic images into an electronic format suitable for web pages.
• Speleo.pl - Photographs from caves around the world. Guest book, contacts, photographer information.
• The Underground Photographer - Magazine for subterranean images. Pictures and back issues.
• Underground Photographer Flashbulb Resource - Information on using flashbulbs in a caving context, their uses, dangers and suppliers.
• Xtremexpess Caving - Pictures from caves on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Cave Rescue

• American Caving Accidents - A compendium of accident and safety incident reports from the North American caving community, published by the National Speleological Society.
• BMS Rescue Equipment Papers - A number of white papers on rope rescue techniques and equipment.
• The Cave Rescue Telephone Project - A summary of this project aiming to improve communication between an underground patient and the surface.
• Cave Search and Rescue - Information and guidelines on conducting cave rescues from the New Zealand Speleological Society.
• Cavecomm - Yahoo discussion group dedicated to cave rescue communications.
• Considerations for Rope Rescue - A guide to rope rescue techniques.
• Introducing the Nicola System - Detailed build and usage information for this radio system designed for cave rescues and for security underground.
• Oxford University Cave Club Expedition Rescue Guide - Detailed paper on expeditionary styles of cave rescue.
• The Self Rescue Group Reading Room - Articles on cave safety, accidents, injuries and self rescue techniques.
• A View From "Down Under" - Article discussing the challenges associated with cave rescue.

Cave Survey

• The Auriga Project - Information on developing an electronic surveying tool to make cave surveying easier and less error-prone.
• BCRA Cave Surveying Group - Covers all aspects of cartography including instruments, techniques, technology, data recording, data archiving, software, drawing up and presentation. Sponsors biannual field meets and projects. Includes contact information.
• Cave Data Exchange Format Working Group - Aiming to establish a hardware and software independent format for the transfer and archiving of speleological data.
• Cave Survey Data in XML - The proposal and ongoing effort to establish XML based standards for the representation of cave survey data.
• Cave Surveying Discussion Group - Post a question or browse the archives.
• Cave Surveying Notes - A detailed paper on the treatment and minimizing of errors in surveying.
• CaveScript XML - A cave survey and map data format for storing all information about a cave survey or an entire cave map.
• Cavesurvey.com - Underwater cave survey techniques, links to cave survey computer programs, and cave survey projects in Florida and The Bahamas.
• CaveSurveys.com - Worldwide cave survey database, with limited viewing of surveys and links to the survey publishers.
• Compass Points - The Journal of the BCRA Cave Surveying Group.
• 3D Modeling of Phreatic Karst Caves - An analysis of cave geometry modeling methods by Todd R Kincaid, USA.

Cave Directories

• The Canadian Cave and Karst Information Server - Links to Web sites relating to caving in Canada.
• Cavernet - Worldwide caving links from USA based Bill Bailey.
• Caving Info Service - List of wide range of sites listed in alphabetical order.
• Colorado Caves - The portal to caving in Colorado. Forum, organizations, projects, links and advice.
• Croatian Speleological Server - Links for Croatia and the world.
• Epimenides Cave Page - Information on caves and caving in Poland. Game, statistics, contacts, organizations and descriptions
• Hiker Central Caving - Worldwide links arranged alphabetically.
• The Outdoor Directory - A selection of links to cave related sites around the world.
• Speleo Link Page - Large collection of speleological links ordered by continent.
• Speleology Servers on the Web - A list of worldwide caving links.
• UK and Europe Cave-Related Links - List of club sites with separate university section.
• UK Caving's Virtual Foyer - This site is an entry point to some key caving web-sites in the UK. Choose a link from the list below.
• World Caving Links Page - Worldwide links arranged by country.
• Worldwide Caving Links - Caving Links from all over the world.
• Worldwide Caving News Network - News feeds and information from around the world.

Caving Equipment

• Bassett Metal Studio - Designers of rope rescue equipment.
• Chamberlain Educational Services Centre - Helping students from Hong Kong and China to study abroad in Australia, Canada and the UK. Advice, University fast track, partner listings, student services and contacts.
• Firefly Electronics - A specialist manufacturer of ultra sensitive slave units.
• HDS Systems - The lithium powered LED Action Light, suitable for emergency cave lighting.
• Lyon Equipment - UK based distributor for some of the biggest names in caving equipment.
• Meggaflash Technologies - Manufacturer of flashbulbs with masses of information on bulb availability and specifications.
• Nevtek - Fluorescent cap lamps.
• Petzl - Supplier of caving technical equipment and headlamps. Detailed product listings, technical advice, worldwide supplier contacts.
• PMI Ropes and Equipment - Manufacturer and supplier of ropes and associated rigging equipment.
• Rite in the Rain - Manufacturer of waterproof, outdoor writing paper.
• Speleo Technics - Specialist supplier of caving lights and lighting equipment, based in the UK.
• SRTE - Manufacturer of single rope technique equipment.
• Wisdom Li-Lion Battery - Manufacturer of li-ion battery mineral lamps, carbides and mining lamps. Technical details, advice and trading information.

• Bernies Café - Caving and climbing equipment from this Yorkshire based shop and cafe.
• Bob & Bob - Located in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Offers full line of gear and related items. Includes toll-free number and secure order form.
• Caves & Karst Imagery - Seling cave and karst images from the Yorkshire Dales.
• Cavex2 Productions - Digital dvd/vhs video of cave diving in Florida and Mexico caves, including Peacock Springs, Ginnie Springs, Temple of Doom, Nohoch, Dos Ojos and Grand Cenote.
• Caving Suppliers in the U.S. - List of suppliers for US cavers.
• Caving Supplies - Supplier of caving equipment based in Buxton, UK. Catalogue, links, product search and online shopping.
• CFR Lights - A supplier of energy efficient lighting focusing on the Photon Micro Light. Reviews, descriptions, technical information.
• Deep, Dark & Dusty. - A two hour video telling the history of the bathstone quarries of Somerset and Wiltshire. Pricing, photos and ordering information.
• Expedition Essentials - Extreme Coverage Protectors - Knee and arm pads designed for caving.
• Glow-Bug.com - LED flashlights and gadgets.
• Gonzo Guano Gear - Wide range of caving gear from this US based supplier.
• High-Performance Flashgun Slave Unit - Online purchase of Dave Gibson's slave unit specifically designed for caves.
• HitchnHike The Outdoor Shop - Online caving equipment supplier based in the UK.
• Inglesport - Renowned UK caving mail order specialist based in Ingleton, Yorkshire.
• Inner Mountain Outfitters - Offering equipment and gear designed for use in caving, climbing and rescue. Includes apparel, video, and tools.
• Karst Sports - Caving, climbing, confined space and rescue equipment.
• LED Caving and Mining Lamps - Suppliers of LED caving lamps to UK cavers and mine exploration enthusiasts. Technical specifications, product information, testimonials and online ordering
• Nielsenlabs.com - Supplier of a range of LED flashlights.
• On Rope 1 - On-Line retailer caving equipment.
• Paul Deakin : Photographer - Selling a wide range of cave and mine photos.
• Speleolabs - Branded, caving related leisure wear. Shop, product information and future developments.
• Under Earth Graphics - Prints, slides, and CD-ROM collections of cave photographs by Dave Bunnell.

Caving Personal Pages

• Adventure Mania - Jeff Baird of Utah chronicles his adventures, including caving, through many colorful photographs.
• Adventurechick's Caving Page - Includes photographs, diary and news.
• Brian's Adventures - Brian Killingbeck features his profile, cave photos and resource links.
• Brian's Favourite Caves - Descriptions and photos of selected caves in Tasmania and New South Wales, Australia.
• Cave and Canyon Photography - Images of caves and caving in Australasia from Dave Connard, Sydney, Australia.
• Cave Crawling in Carlsbad - Mitch Kaplan describes a trip to the Big Room, the Hall of the White Giant, King's Palace in New Mexico's Carlsbad National Park.
• Caves and Caving in the UK - Information on the main caving regions, advice for the beginner and experienced caver together with links to organisations.
• Caves of Central Peru - An interesting look at expeditions to Sima Pumacocha and other caves in the Yauyos District of central Peru. By Canadian caver Ian McKenzie.
• Caving - Personal site of caver Sean Ryan with links to trip reports and cave fiction.
• Caving in Indiana - Includes trip log and photos of caves in Jefferson, Jennings, Monroe, Orange and Owen Counties.
• Caving In Jamaica - A Web site the caves of Jamaica. Geography, geology, photographs, descriptions and a downloadable caves database.
• Caving In Tennessee - Photos and trip reports published in a MSN group.
• Chimney Mountain and Eagle Cave - Includes cave maps, trip reports and photos of area around Indian Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
• Chris Vreeland's Caving Pages - Includes trip reports and photo galleries of caves in Texas and Mexico.
• Cuber Chronicles - Pictures and links from HR Cubed member Lynn Roebuck.
• Cumberland Adventures - Includes photos and trip descriptions of caves in Tennessee.
• Darklight Imagery - The home page of Christopher Anderson, a cave photographer from Kentucky.
• Dave Clucas Caving Website - Information on caving in Mulu and Papua, New Guinea, including expedition reports and photos.
• Deep Caves - Web site of Barbara am Ende. Lots of photographs and trip reports from caving adventures and other outdoor activities.
• Flickr: Cavers, Caves & Caving Photos - Dedicated to caving photos. Discussion limited to group members.
• Hazel Barton's Cave Science - Concerned with caves, cave research and cave science.
• Imperial College Caving Club - Interesting trip reports and photographs of caving trips taken by members of the Imperial College Caving Club in the UK.
• The Intestines of the Earth - Mines and catacombs in and around Paris. Photographs, techniques, contacts and reports.
• Introduction to Caves & Caving - Information for beginning or intermediate cavers/spelunkers or others interested in caves. Includes a section on virtual reality caving.
• I've Got Friends in Low Places - Features photos from caves in Tennessee and related links.
• Jamaican Caves - Images, history, exploration and surveying information of caves in Jamaica.
• Jenolan Caves Guide - A personal guide to visiting Jenolan Caves, near Sydney, Australia.
• Jerry's Cave - Trip reports and photographs of Maryland caver Jerry Bookmaker.
• John Donohue's National Park Photos - Offers a brief description and a photograph of Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico.
• The Last Adventure - An expedition report of the penetration of the Emergence du Ressel by Martyn Farr.
• Margaret Harrison's Guide To Caving - A young caver explores the Colorado Rockies. Includes map and exploration guide to Fulford Cave.
• Matienzo Caves - Features details of an expedition to this system located in Cantabria, northern Spain. Includes an overview of activities and a bibliography.
• Michael's Cave Page - Pictures and descriptions of caves the author has been to, mainly in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and South Dakota.
• Mucking Through Marengo Cave - Describes spelunking trip made to this system located in Indiana.
• Napoli Underground - Documenting in words and photographs the 4,000-year-old tunnels under Naples, Italy.
• Paul Burger's Cave Exploring Guide - On-line guide to caves and cave exploring by noted caver Paul Burger. Includes equipment lists, skills checklist, and general background on cave science and exploration.
• Pig Roast 2000 - A web album of shots from Snedegar's and Bone Cave taken during a Memorial Day Weekend trip to West Virginia.
• Ralph Powers Caving Photography - A album of caving photographs by longtime TAG caver Ralph Powers.
• Richard's Cave Page - Armchair caving featuring a virtual cave tour.
• Robert's TAG Caving Page - Caving in and around TAG, Jackson County and Fort Payne, Alabama. Photos, trip reports and links.
• Rockwatching - Canadian caver Michael Gordon's weblog on travel and caves in the Ontario region.
• Speleolabs - Apres-cave lifestyle enhancement. Pictures, chat, news, a different outlook on the sport of caving.
• Station R - Offers safety tips, accounts of trips taken to caves in Georgia, Tennessee and Mexico, eulogy for an explorer, a boy's guide to spelunking and articles about other outdoor sports.
• The Underground Salon - Photography by the late John Van Swearingen IV. Includes his biography.
• Underrealizm Virtual Cave - Personal pictures from caves, quarries, catacombs and mines set up like a virtual cave. Map, contact details and messages. [Russian and English]
• Webster's Home Cave - Exploration of speleology, caves and caving. By Jo Schaper.
• The Willerup Brothers - Trip reports and pictures from around the world, but mainly UK.

Caving Publications

• BCRA Publications - A full list of magazines and publications available from the British Cave Research Association.
• Caves & Caving - Quarterly bulletin of the British Cave Research Association containing news and views on the British and worldwide caving scene.
• National Geographic Caving References - A list of 227 caving related National Geographic articles up to 1998.
• Roger Brucker Books - Information about these books focusing on the exploration of Mammoth Cave and the activities of Floyd Collins.
• Speleology - Magazine covering popular science and technology related to caving and the activities of BCRA's special interest groups. Publication contents, past issues, submission and subscription details.
• UIS Informatics Bulletins - Newsletters of the UIS Informatics Commission.