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Cave diving is a very exciting adventure for those who enjoy scuba diving. It also involves exploring caves that are natural made and man made, but filled with water. This is a very popular scuba diving adventure that many individuals enjoy. It is important to have a good grasp of scuba diving as well as be in very good physical health prior to going on such an excursion. It is a good idea to take a course that provides education in the area of cave diving. This will ensure you have the proper knowledge to enjoy this type of adventure. You will be trained in procedures, safety, and other aspects that will make the experience a memorable one. Cave diving involves the use of more equipment than basic scuba diving does. Cave diving doesn’t involve the use of a snorkel. The protective wear for cave diving needs to be much thicker. This is because cave dives can be twice as long as normal dives. Plus the exposure to the water and the cooler cave climate can result in divers getting extremely cold if they are not wearing the proper protective wear. Since the cave .. more»

Located about 814 km from the city of Bangkok, Krabi is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the South of Thailand. Krabi is stated as a brilliant getaway destination swimming in stunning natural beauty, rich green forests, sheltered white sandy beaches, glittering waterfalls, mysterious caves, natural lakes, captivating coral reefs and a choice of both large and small islands.  Krabi boasts an excess of world-class attractions including Tham Khao Mai Kaew, Ko Lanta Marine national park and Ban Si Raya. As well as this Krabi provides and excellent area to enjoy an array of attractions. The spectacular formations of the surrounding limestone cliffs, for example are a rock climbers dream. Also ranked in the top ten scuba diving destinations in the world, Krabi has crystal clear waters and breathe taking white sands, such as Ao Nang and Hat Rai Le. Explore the prosperous marine environment with over 30 diving sites in the area. Amazing underwater caves and colourful sea life will provide hours of entertainment. Scuba diving in Krabi will enable you to witness diverse and rare species of the marine life consisting of more than 150 species of fish and 50 .. more»

Many cavers who are experienced in cave exploring get bored and give in to new and stiffer challenges. The next step is to learn new strategies and to adapt new skills to caving. Some of these tactics can include: Cave Surveying and Mapping - Surveying is assessing a cave, its areas and measurements to be able to make an accurate map of the cave. The purpose is to provide future explorers better knowledge and directions of the cave. This can also be a basis for researchers and scientists. Finding New Caves - While other cave explorers are satisfied to discover popular caves; there are those who look for new caves to survey and map. "Virgin" cave passages are also revealed for old caves that have been discovered before. Other caves with tight passages are being pushed through digging thus resulting to discoveries of new caves. Speleonics - Speleonics is another way of applying interests and life experiences to a caving hobby. It is a process of applying electronics and communications to caves and cave exploring. Cave Rescue - Cave rescuing is one of the more useful techniques to learn. There are many .. more»