Scouts learn underwater communication Terrence demonstrates use of no-mount rig Communication links divers with scouts on topside Terrence answers questions on underwater research Problem solving during a line drill Critical negotiation of a tie off Members of the Cambrian Foundation continued their research today at Wekiwa Springs State Park. They…
Climbing down into the water Divers prepare to push forward Terrence heads into the flow Diver meets critter The day was centered around Rock Spring and finishing the sample collection and data gathering. Once again, the dive team split into two groups – Terrence and Andrew went to the limits…
Sample pots ready for diving Bob and chemistry An isopod from the furthest reaches of the cave Rhiannon analysing samples Today’s dive team Checking the trap at Moccasin Sink The purpose of today’s diving activities was to obtain the same water samples at Rock Spring that we have already obtained…
The team gets ready to dive The beautiful Rock Springs run Solution tube The focus of the project today moved to Rock Spring in Kelly Park. For previous exploits at this site see ‘Rock Springs Rocks’ and ‘Hard Rock, Soft Wings’. The aim was to reassess the site prior to…
Sanlando Spring viewed from the run Andrew using no-mount configuration Bedrock and bacterial mat specimens collected Artie conducts nitrate analysis Onlookers provide another educational opportunity The peanut gallery The target of today’s activities was Palm and Sanlando Springs. Traps were placed in both springs today in part of an ongoing…
Survey Essentials Rhiannon prepares for survey Terrence and Renee strike a pose Andrew views crustaceans Troglobitic crustaceans Terrence preserves fauna Today the dive team were working on producing a map of the no-mount cave at Wekiwa Springs. Terrence and Andrew, using the same no-mount cylinder configuration they had been using…
No-mount rig with full face and comms Terrence prepares to dive Rima and Artie communicate with divers Amy analyzes water sample A local park resident watches the action Our first task of the day was to check the crayfish traps installed in the wells on Wednesday. The traps were placed…
Deployment of a crayfish trap into a well Terrence and Amy evaluate water sample Rima performs water quality analysis Andrew transcribes data from the hydrolab Andrew and Renee prepare to enter Wekiva Florida’s unique geology results in a concentration of springs found nowhere else in the world. However, the biology…
Aaron Mills and Rima Franklin, Kennedy Space Ctr Terrence, Artie, and Renee Aaron examines bacteria from the cave at Wekiwa Kate collects a surface water sample at DeLeon Kate analyzes the water samples for nitrates A collaborative effort! Upon arrival at Wekiwa Springs State Park, the Cambrian Foundation team was…
Sampling water using hydrolab at Rock Springs. Beyond gate lies cave entrance to Rock Springs. Andrew donning sidemount equipment. If these wings could talk… Kaibab saves Artie from vicious pool cleaner! Having surveyed most of the existing line in Rock Springs, we turned our attention to the remainder, which consisted…