Cambrian Foundation

Cambrian Foundation - does that?

The Cambrian Foundation has two unique characteristics that set us apart from other research and conservation organizations. First, we have a specialty in deep and technical research diving, which enables us to collect data for scientists, archaeologists, governmental agencies, military installations, etc., in places where most people cannot go.

Cambrian Foundation - does that too?

Since its inception the Cambrian Foundation has been doing presentations at schools and community groups worldwide to teach people about the importance of maintaining clean waters for our planet, and the excitement and wonder of underwater exploration, with the hope that students and teachers would join the Foundation on an actual research expedition.

Why the name Cambrian?

The Cambrian Age occurred about 500 million years ago and lasted for about 80 million years, during which all life was confined to water. It is also the first geological age from which we have recovered a good fossil record.

The most familiar fossils of the Cambrian Period are the Trilobites, the bug-like ancestors of today’s crustaceans. It is this reason that an image of Trilobite fossils is used by the Foundation.

Core Samples

Taking the core samples The core sample The Blue Hole acts as a giant sediment trap. Any particles in the water will sink to the bottom, providing a record of marine and atmospheric environmental changes with time. In this picture a core sample is being retrieved from the deepest part …

Project Overview

The Great Blue Hole of Belize Aqua Venture and divers Survey of the gallery on the SW Wall Matt takes a sample of a stalactite One of the great destinations for divers interested in spectacular and rare underwater sites is the 1000 foot diameter "Great Blue Hole of Belize" located …

Maps

Map 1 Map 2 Map 3 Map 1 is of Belize, showing the location of the cayes, Lighthouse Reef and the other offshore atolls. The inset shows the location of Belize in central America. Map 2 is of Lighthouse Reef, showing the Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef Resort on Northern Caye …

Introduction

The Great Blue Hole in Belize This project was one of our first major joint efforts that combined several scientists and project studies. The principle focus was on the geologic data collection, overseen by Dr. Robert Dill; however, doppler studies, bacteria studies, sediment sampling, mapping and exploration were all secondary …