The Cave Diving Section of the National Speleological Society

Founded in 1941, The National Speleological Society (NSS) is a non-profit organization affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The NSS joins together thousands of individuals dedicated to the safe study, exploration, and conservation of caves.

In response to a growing need to address the particular needs of cave divers, the NSS formed the Cave Diving Section (NSS-CDS) in 1973. The Cave Diving Section was independently incorporated in 1983, and in 1987, it was granted official non-profit tax-exempt status as a scientific and educational organization. The NSS-CDS is a leader in setting standards for the cave-diving community. It has the largest cavern- and cave-diving training program in the world. The NSS-CDS has also trained more than 500 Cave Diving Rescue/Recovery Specialists. In cooperation with the National Association for Search and Recovery (NASAR), the National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), these Cave Diving Rescue/Recovery Specialists are made available 24 hours a day to law enforcement agencies that are affected by underwater-cave-related rescues and recoveries. Within the caving community, the NSS-CDS is most renowned for its exploration, survey, cartography, photography, and cinematography of underwater caves. The Section has also funded scientific studies to examine life forms unique to underwater caves. The Cave Diving Section has an active publications program including the bimonthly newsletter Underwater Speleology. The Section conducts semi-annual Safety Workshops for the exchange of current information on exploration, scientific discoveries, conservation, equipment innovation, and safety techniques. These workshops are held over the Memorial Day and New Year's weekends. The NSS-CDS has members in almost every state in the Union and in many foreign countries. Membership is open to any interested individual.

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	Or you may contact: NSS-CDS Administrative Office 2109 W. US Highway 90 Suite 170-317 Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: 352-333-9640

 

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